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Perikatan Nasional leadership has rebuffed Bersatu's resistance to admitting Parti Wawasan Negara, the rebranded version of Hamzah Zainudin's Parti Cinta Malaysia, declaring the matter resolved.
Urimai chairman Ramasamy has warned that the opposition coalition's failure to decisively address Bersatu's place within Perikatan Nasional is prolonging internal instability, particularly given escalating friction between Bersatu and PAS.
Perikatan Nasional descended into turmoil when Bersatu questioned the legitimacy of an emergency Supreme Council meeting held Monday night, alleging the PN chairman bypassed proper procedures to admit Wawasan into the coalition.
The Democratic Action Party is engineering significant roster changes for the Johor state election, with prominent veterans including Chin Tong and Cai Tung standing down from their seats.
Bersatu's information chief claims recent Perikatan Nasional leadership changes demonstrate PAS consolidating its dominance within the coalition, raising questions about power dynamics in Malaysia's political alliances.
The Democratic Action Party will formally present its full slate of candidates for the forthcoming Johor state election, marking a crucial milestone in the opposition coalition's preparations for polling day.
Political tensions within Perikatan Nasional have prompted senior figures to urge Bersatu toward measured restraint, warning against hasty public statements that could further destabilize the opposition coalition.