FOR once, the biggest political question this week is not about another public spat or fiery speech.It is about what happens behind closed doors at Pas' Central Working Committee meeting tomorrow night.The meeting is expected to determine whether Bersatu remains part of Perikatan Nasional (PN), a decision that could reshape the opposition coalition and redefine the balance of power within it.It is understood that Pas has already consulted PN's other component parties, Gerakan and MIPP, ahead of ..

KOTA BHARU - Pakatan Harapan (PH) will not take lightly or underestimate the emergence of several new political parties such as Parti Wawasan Negara and Parti Bersama Malaysia, said PH Communications director Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.He said that instead, the coalition's machinery would intensify efforts to engage with the people and address their problems more effectively."For example, Minister in the Prime Ministers Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh resolved the 44-year wait of Rumah ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Negotiations on seat allocation for Barisan Nasional (BN) in the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections are expected to be concluded next week, said UMNO secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki."We are currently in negotiations; insya-Allah, next week we will conclude everything, he told reporters briefly when met after the launch of the Anti-Bullying Tribunal headquarters at the Asian International Arbitration Centre here today.The launch was officiated by Minister in ..

SHAH ALAM Any decision on Bersatu or the status of any component party within Perikatan Nasional (PN) must be made in accordance with the coalition's constitution and not through unilateral action, said Selangor Pas Youth chief Sukri Omar.Amid ongoing speculation over the future of the coalition and whether Pas could move to end its cooperation with Bersatu, Sukri stressed that the PN Constitution clearly outlines the process for matters involving the membership status of component parties.He ..

SHAH ALAM As speculation grows over Bersatus future within Perikatan Nasional (PN), the party has indicated that all political options remain open ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16).These include the possibility of forming new alliances, pursuing mergers or exploring broader opposition cooperation, while still recognising coalition politics as the most practical route to maintaining electoral relevance.Bersatu Youth information chief Harris Idaham Rashid said that, amid questions ..

SHAH ALAM - The Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) and Muda have announced the formation of a new political cooperation known as the 'Progressive Bloc' to face the upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.PSM chairman Dr D Jeyakumar said the agreement includes the alignment and coordination of issues, the joint mobilisation of campaign machinery, as well as strategic planning in seat allocations.However, candidates from both parties will contest under their respective party logos."This ..

SHAH ALAM Pas decision to retain Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin as opposition leader instead of elevating one of its own senior figures may reveal more about the partys internal political calculations than Bersatus declining fortunes, according to political analysts.The move, announced following an agreement between Pas and the Reset movement, surprised some observers who expected Pas to nominate one of its own leaders as the face of the opposition.Political analyst Oh Ei Sun said the more ..

SHAH ALAM Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) may still be part of Perikatan Nasional (PN) on paper, but political analysts say the party risks becoming increasingly irrelevant as Pas cements its position as the coalition's dominant force following Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's retention as opposition leader.The decision by Pas and the Reset movement to keep Hamzah in the role despite his exit from Bersatu has fuelled speculation that power within PN is no longer centred on the party ..

SHAH ALAM Perikatan Nasional (PN) may not be heading for collapse, but political analysts believe the coalition is entering a period of significant restructuring that could redefine its shape before the 16th General Election (GE16).The latest shift follows Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudins retention as opposition leader through an agreement between Pas and the Reset movement, raising fresh questions about Bersatus future role within the opposition alliance.Political analyst Anis Anwar Suhaimi said ..

SHAH ALAM - Federal Territories MCA Youth has questioned the authorities' handling of alleged illegal foreigner settlements in Segambut and Kampung Padang Balang, claiming the issue has remained unresolved for over a decade despite reported eviction notices and repeated complaints from residents.Its chief, Mike Chong Yew Chuan, said the matter has once again come under public scrutiny following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing a large- scale illegal foreigner settlement in ..

ISKANDAR PUTERI - Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) deputy chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan has confirmed he will not contest in the upcoming Johor state election, despite speculation linking him to several state seats.Ahmad, who is also Deputy Works Minister, said he has no intention of contesting either the Benut or Pulai Sebatang state seatwithin the Pontian parliamentary seat."I have informed the party leadership of my decision and believe other candidates should be given the opportunity to ..

SHAH ALAM Pas has raised questions over claims that former national footballer Azlan Johar was sidelined from his duties as a sports commentator for the 2026 World Cup broadcast following the announcement of his membership in the party last Saturday.Pas secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan expressed regret over reports that Azlan had been sidelined from his role as a sports commentator for the tournament's broadcast.He said Pas wants to know whether the action, if true, is linked to Azlans ..

IPOH: There is enough support for Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) to be self- sustainable in the current political landscape, says Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.The Bersama co-leader said that because it does not align or affiliate with other parties, Bersama is free from being tied up by others."Bersama is the only party that takes that view and that approach," he said in a press conference after the Jelajah Kancil here on Sunday (June 14) night."I'm very apprehensive if we are referred to as a ..

KOTA BHARU Kelantan Pas Youth has claimed that former private secretary to Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Datuk Dr Marzuki Mohamad, has failed to grasp the major political signals currently unfolding within the opposition bloc.Its chief Mohd Firdaus Mohamed Nawi said the announcement of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin as opposition leader was not merely a routine declaration, but carried a broader political message regarding party positioning within the opposition.The Pas presidents announcement naming ..

TANAH MERAH Perikatan Nasional (PN) has no objections to accepting Parti Wawasan Negara should the new party submit an official application to join the coalition, said PN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar.He said the coalition remains open to any party interested in becoming part of PN.That is not an issue. We are open, he told reporters during a press conference held in conjunction with the Reset Malaysia Convention in Taman Harmoni., Taman Hwarmoni, on Saturday.Also present were ..

TANAH MERAH Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin will remain as Opposition Leader following an agreement reached between Pas and the Reset movement, Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang announced on Saturday.The decision is seen as a significant move to preserve continuity within the opposition bloc amid ongoing political realignments and speculation surrounding Hamzah's future following his departure from Bersatu earlier this year.Abdul Hadi said the agreement was reached to ensure the continuity of ..

SHAH ALAM A viral message circulating online bearing the name and image of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, purportedly congratulating and endorsing Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin over the Reset Convention, is fake.The clarification was issued by Muhyiddins media officer Mohd Ikhmal Abu Bakar, who said the social media post featuring Muhyiddins photograph alongside the congratulatory message was not authentic.Earlier, a poster began making the rounds ..

SHAH ALAM Claims that Pas severed ties with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) because the party rejected efforts towards penyatuan ummah (Muslim unity) do not reflect the full picture of political negotiations within Perikatan Nasional (PN).Datuk Dr Marzuki Mohamad, who served as Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassins former private secretary-general, argued that the narrative put forward by Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang only highlighted part of a much longer political process.Pas president ..

SHAH ALAM Pas has concluded discussions on its future direction with its partners in Perikatan Nasional (PN) and is expected to announce its official stance sometime this week.Its Central Working Committee member Tan Sri Annuar Musa said all component parties within the coalition would remain together, while plans are being charted to further strengthen political cooperation ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16).Pas has taken considerable time to consolidate its direction for GE16. Various ..

TANAH MERAH Nearly 20,000 supporters from across the country converged at Kota Harmoni here on Saturday for the inaugural Reset Malaysia Convention, marking one of the movements largest gatherings to date.The convention site began filling up as early as 9am, with participants dressed in white as a symbol of unity and solidarity.Tanah Merah MP and host of the convention Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz described the event as a historic milestone, noting that it had successfully brought ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The public should assess whether the formation of Parti Bersama truly offers a better future for the country or merely serves as a vehicle for individuals disillusioned with their former political organisations.Angkatan Muda Harapan (AMH) secretary Omar Mokhtar A Manap said the question was one the party's leadership ought to answer, to prove the true direction and purpose behind its establishment.He said Pakatan Harapan (PH) had no intention of focusing on attacks against any ..

TANAH MERAH - Gerakan Reset Malaysia chief Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin on Saturday announced that the movement will operate under a new party called Parti Wawasan Negara, in a bid to strengthen political cooperation with various blocs across the country.He said the party was established as a unifying platform that would work together with Pas and other like-minded parties to forge a more comprehensive and convincing political understanding.Hamzah said the cooperation was vital to ensure a more ..

SHAH ALAM The decision to hold the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections on separate dates could sharpen national attention on each contest and potentially encourage higher voter turnout.Political analyst Dr Oh Ei Sun said the Election Commission (EC) reasoning for the staggered timeline was understandable from an administrative standpoint.The official reason given by the EC makes sense, in that the EC must have long anticipated the Johor polls and therefore has been laying administrative ..

SHAH ALAM - Six former Umno leaders are among the 21,858 new members who have been confirmed to have rejoined the party through the Rumah Bangsa initiative.They are former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar; former Selangor Umno chairman Tan Sri Noh Omar; former Kelantan Umno chairman Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed; former Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein; veteran leader and former Foreign Minister Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar and Datuk Mokhtar Samad.Umno secretary-general ..

SHAH ALAM Bersatu is unlikely to leave Perikatan Nasional (PN), as the party was the main initiator behind the formation of the coalition, which was founded by its president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.Its information chief Datuk Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz said the party also played the biggest role in forming, registering and managing the coalition since its inception.It is impossible for Bersatu to leave PN because the idea of forming PN came from Muhyiddin, not Pas or any other party.Bersatu ..

SHAH ALAM Pas position in Perikatan Nasional (PN) is seen as awkward if the party no longer has confidence in Bersatu and the coalitions founder, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.Bersatu Supreme Leadership Council (MPT) member Dr Afif Bahardin said this situation arises as Pas had previously made a unilateral decision to sever its cooperation with Bersatu.In that case, the honourable thing to do is to return PN to its founder, Muhyiddin.In my view, if Pas no longer trusts Bersatu, it would be rather ..

SHAH ALAM - Former Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin is expected to make an important announcement regarding his political future.The event, named the Malaysia Reset Convention, will take place at the Kota Harmoni Expo Site in Tanah Merah, Kelantan, this Saturday at 12:30pm.Hamzah said every nation eventually reaches a point where its people must choose whether to remain divided or return to the basics through a process of Reset.Reset now for the future, he said briefly on ..

PUTRAJAYA - Barisan Nasional's (BN) seat allocation process for the upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections is progressing smoothly, with no overlap or disputes among its component parties, secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said today.He said while there had been early discussions involving potential candidates in several constituencies, BN's tradition of consensus and consultation had enabled the coalition to reach common ground."In principle, we do not see any ..

PAS' decision to sever political ties with Bersatu has not only raised questions about the future of both parties but also sparked a bigger debate over who will ultimately control Perikatan Nasional (PN).Former Pas Central Committee member Dr Mohd Zuhdi Marzuki said the development will have the greatest impact on PN, which has long been led by the two parties.According to him, it would be difficult for Pas and Bersatu to remain under the same political umbrella after ending their political ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The split between Pas and Bersatu is expected to significantly weaken the opposition ahead of the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, according to political analysts.Universiti Malaya political analyst Datuk Prof Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said if Pas and Bersatu contest separately, they would lose the strategic coordination and cooperation that had previously been among the blocs main strengths.He said the situation would benefit parties in the unity government, as ..

Pas' decision to sever ties with Bersatu is not merely another episode of internal dispute within Perikatan Nasional (PN). Rather, it is seen as part of a larger political strategy.The move has been linked to efforts to establish a new political alignment alongside the faction led by Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, as well as the possibility of reviving cooperation with Umno.Such a development was widely anticipated given the close relationship that Pas and Hamzah have maintained over the past ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Pas may either leave or be expelled from the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition, after deciding to end its political cooperation with Bersatu, according to a political analyst.Director of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Kuala Lumpur Campus, Associate Professor Dr Mazlan Ali said Pas could not determine PNs direction on its own, as the coalition also comprises Bersatu, Gerakan and the Malaysian Indian People's Party (MIPP)."Pas ..

SHAH ALAM - A remark by DAP national deputy chairman Nga Kor Ming linking the outcome of the Johor state election to the fate of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has drawn criticism from MCA Youth leadership.MCA Youth information chief Neow Choo Seong said the claim that a Barisan Nasional victory in the state would lead to Najib's release exposed the Housing and Local Government Minister's failure to grasp the principle of separation of powers that underpins the country's ..

SHAH ALAM - The fallout from Pas' decision to end its cooperation with Bersatu has triggered debate over Bersatu's next move, with some leaders forecasting an exodus of grassroots support and others arguing it presents an opportunity for political repositioning.Former Bersatu Associate Wing chief Dr Chong Fat Full said the split could have far-reaching implications for the opposition bloc, particularly for Bersatu, which may face greater political challenges than PAS in the aftermath of the ..

SHAH ALAM - Pas' decision to distance itself from Bersatu is being increasingly viewed not as a sudden break, but as the formalisation of a political reality that has long existed within Malaysias opposition landscape.Analysts suggest that Pas has emerged as the dominant force within Perikatan Nasional (PN), while Bersatus influence has gradually weakened, making it more reliant on Pas than the other way around.This shift is seen as reinforcing an existing imbalance of power within PN, with ..

SHAH ALAM Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) has decided to remain in Perikatan Nasional (PN) and strengthen its core struggle as a founding party of the coalition.Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin said the main focus now is to ensure that the people-centric agenda championed by PN continues to be strengthened, despite no longer cooperating with Pas.As a founding party of PN, Bersatu will continue to remain in PN and reinforce its core principles.Bersatu will continue to ..

KANGAR The Perlis State Legislative Assembly continues to operate as normal despite the political shockwaves created by Pas' decision to end its cooperation with Bersatu at the national level, according to State Assembly Speaker Rus'sele Eizan.He said no new instructions had been issued concerning the status of the Perlis assembly and that all administrative matters remained unaffected for now.Rus'sele stressed that any move to dissolve the State Legislative Assembly rests solely with the ..

PUTRAJAYA - The decision by Pas to end its political cooperation with Bersatu came as no surprise as it was widely anticipated, according to Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.The Deputy Prime Minister said the development offers an important lesson that political alliances should not be driven solely by political considerations, but must also be grounded in the broader goals of national development and unity."We in Umno had expected this to happen...this was a political assessment ..

SHAH ALAM - Pas has indicated that its political cooperation with Bersatu under the Perikatan Nasional (PN) framework can no longer continue.The party cited differences in direction and internal tensions that it says have undermined long-standing unity efforts, even as clarification emerges that the party remains within the coalition for now.Pas information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari stated that Pas can no longer maintain cooperation with Bersatu under PNs umbrella following internal ..

SHAH ALAM Pas will remain part of Perikatan Nasional (PN) for the time being, despite its decision to end political cooperation with Bersatu.Based on a report by news portal Free Malaysia Today (FMT), Pas central committee member Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim said party president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awangs statement on the matter did not mention any withdrawal from PN.So our existing position (in PN) remains, he told reporters after leaving the Pas headquarters at Jalan Raja Laut here, last ..