SHAH ALAM A ripple effect of resignations has hit the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition following Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassins announcement that he will step down as PN chairman, effective Jan 1, 2026, a move many political observers say stems from the prolonged political crisis in Perlis.Muhyiddin, the coalitions long-time leader and former prime minister said his resignation will take effect from the start of the new year.Shortly after, several key PN figures also relinquished leadership posts, ..

JOHOR BAHRU - Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) Johor has described the resignations of Perikatan Nasionals (PN) top leaders at both the national and state levels as clear evidence of the fragility of the coalitions political direction, particularly in Johor.The Johor PKR Youth chief, Faezuddin Puad, said the resignation of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as PN chairman at the national level, followed by Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal as Johor PN chairman, reflected a mounting leadership crisis and internal ..

SEREMBAN Following Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassins resignation as Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman, a similar move has been made by the PN Negeri Sembilan chairman.Labu state assemblyman, who is also the Negeri Sembilan Bersatu chairman, Mohamad Hanifah Abu Baker, announced his resignation, effective Jan 1, 2026.I take note that my appointment as Negeri Sembilan PN chairman falls under the authority of the Malaysia PN chairman.Accordingly, I hereby announce my resignation as PN chairman with effect ..

IPOH Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu has announced his resignation as Perak Perikatan Nasional (PN) Chairman, effective Jan 1, 2026.In a statement, the former Perak Menteri Besar said the decision was made following Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassins move to step down as the coalition chairman.He said the decision was also made in respect of the chairmans prerogative in matters concerning party leadership appointments.Respecting that the power of appointment is the prerogative of the chairman, I hereby ..

SHAH ALAM Pas is now at a strategic crossroads after the Perlis political crisis, with rising tensions within Perikatan Nasional (PN) fuelling questions over whether the party should remain, seek new allies, or revive Muafakat Nasional (MN) with Umno.Political analyst Arif Anwar Lokmanol Hakim said the situation exposed weaknesses in coalition management, with Bersatu taking advantage of internal divisions within Pas and the wider PN framework.Taken objectively, he said the issue appeared to ..

SHAH ALAM Pas has signalled that it may reassess its political cooperation framework if issues arising from the Perlis crisis are not addressed responsibly.Selangor Pas Youth chief Mohamed Sukri Omar said continued avoidance or lack of accountability by Bersatu would undermine trust, discipline and the mandate entrusted to the coalition by voters.Pas is of the view that the move to appoint a Menteri Besar from Bersatu has had a significant impact on the relationship between Pas and Bersatu ..

KUALA LUMPUR: Pas has offered to take the helm of Perikatan Nasional following Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassins announcement that he will step down as coalition chief.Pas secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said in a statement on Tuesday (Dec 30) that it was time to strengthen Perikatan and called on all parties to reflect on recent developments within the coalition."We must take all steps to further strengthen the people's trust in Perikatan. PAS hereby offers its willingness to lead ..

SHAH ALAM Perikatan Nasional (PN) Youth leaders have stressed that all decisions made in the name of the coalition must be determined collectively through consensus, following a series of high-profile resignations that have reshaped PNs leadership landscape.In a joint statement today, youth leaders from Bersatu, Gerakan and the Malaysian Indian Peoples Party (MIPP) said any decision or stance under PN cannot be made unilaterally by any single component party.Instead, all matters must be ..

SHAH ALAM Pas will hold a special meeting soon to determine the status of its relationship with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), following the escalating political crisis in Perlis after the appointment of a new Menteri Besar.Pas Youth information chief Khairul Nadzir Helmi Azhar said the decision on whether cooperation as coalition partners within Perikatan Nasional (PN) will continue or be terminated is expected to be finalised at the meeting before being announced to the public.Pas ..

SHAH ALAM Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali has announced that he will step down as Perikatan Nasional (PN) Secretary-General, effective Jan 1, 2026.In a statement on Tuesday, Azmin said his appointment to the post was made under the authority of PN chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin.I have therefore decided to step down from the position effective Jan 1, 2026, he said.Azmin also announced his resignation as Chairman of the PN Selangor Liaison Committee, with effect from the same date.He ..

SHAH ALAM The decision by Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to relinquish his position as Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman has been described as an act of magnanimity and is deeply respected.Pas Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden said the contributions and services of the Bersatu president and former Prime Minister would continue to be remembered by the people, particularly his leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic.Thank you, Tan Sri. We regard this as an act of magnanimity and ..

ALOR SETAR The political crisis that hits Perlis did not stem from external pressure as claimed by Pas President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, but instead originated from the partys own internal failure to manage leadership conflicts.Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) vice-president Datuk Mahfuz Omar said that Hadis statement linking pressure related to projects and positions as the cause of the turmoil in the Perlis state government was merely an attempt to divert attention from the partys real ..

JOHOR BAHRU Former Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal announces his resignation as Perikatan Nasional (PN) Johor chairman.The Bukit Kepong assemblyman shared the decision in his latest Facebook post.Dr Sahruddin told reporters that the move followed the resignation of PN central chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.I hereby resign as PN Johor chairman. Losing the MB post, I accepted it; resigning as PN chairman is even easier, he wrote.He denied that any internal conflict in PN Johor ..

SHAH ALAM - The appointment of Kuala Perlis assemblyman from Bersatu, Abu Bakar Hamzah, as the new Perlis Menteri Besar (MB) marks more than a simple change of office.It has opened a new phase of leadership challenges, with the decision prompting open reactions from Pas leaders and revealing tensions within Perikatan Nasional (PN).Despite the swearing-in ceremony at Istana Arau on Sunday, the appointment immediately drew sharp remarks from Pas leaders on social media, raising questions about ..

SHAH ALAM Insya-ALLAH everything is currently going very well just wait.That was the brief response from Muafakat Nasional (MN) chairman Tan Sri Annuar Musa when asked about the latest developments in the relationship between Pas and Bersatu, including MN, on Monday.The Pas Central Working Committee member also explained that there was no need to comment further at this time.There is no need for too many comments at the moment, he said when contacted by Sinar on Monday.Previously, reports ..

KUALA LUMPUR Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announces his resignation as chairman of Perikatan Nasional (PN).The former prime minister confirmed the decision in a Facebook post on Tuesday.I have decided to resign as PN chairman, effective from Jan 1, 2026.I would like to thank all PN leaders who have long supported me during my leadership since the coalitions formation five years ago, he said.Muhyiddin also extended his best wishes to the entire PN leadership and its component ..

PETALING JAYA: There are unconfirmed reports that Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has offered to step down as Perikatan Nasional chief.The offer is said to be due to tensions between Pas and Bersatu following the recent political fallout in Perlis, according to a Perikatan insider cited by SuaraTV.It is believed the offer came about after some Pas leaders blamed Bersatu for the debacle, with Muhyiddin facing criticism. However, a Bersatu insider said many in the party leadership hope Muhyiddin will ..

SHAH ALAM Pas Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden has proposed that Pas take over the leadership of Perikatan Nasional (PN), including appointing the Pas president as PN chairman and reviving both PN 2.0 and Muafakat Nasional (MN) 2.0.He said the political crisis in Perlis had exposed PN component Bersatus failure to control its state assemblymen, particularly those who signed statutory declarations (SDs) rejecting the leadership of Pas Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli.Afnan claimed that ..

SHAH ALAM - Tasek Gelugor MP Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan has questioned the actions of Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who reportedly did not convene a Perikatan Nasional (PN) meeting to decide on a Menteri Besar candidate representing the coalition, nor to discuss the turmoil in the Perlis state government.Wan Saiful said as a result, Bersatu and Pas submitted their proposed Menteri Besar candidates to the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail in separate letters.He ..

SHAH ALAM Every political decision made by Pas is not speculative or based on short-term calculations, but is made through thorough analysis of risks and long-term implications.Pas Central Working Committee member Dr Mohd Mazri Yahya said Pas was not a party that 'plays dice' when determining its political direction. Instead, it acted based on principles, experience and considerations of the communitys interests.He noted that the experience of forming Muafakat Nasional (MN) and later Perikatan ..

SHAH ALAM Pas Central Committee member Mohd Misbahul Munir Masduki has questioned Bersatu's actions, alleging that the party practises 'favouritism' in handling issues involving its members.The Parit Buntar MP, in a brief Facebook post, took issue with the party led by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for not expelling five Perlis state assemblymen after they withdrew their support for former Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli.He also compared this with the 'punishment' imposed on six Bersatu MPs ..

SHAH ALAM Pas should reassess its position within Perikatan Nasional (PN) if Bersatu fails to show genuine commitment in resolving the political crisis in Perlis, which saw Mohd Shukri Ramli step down as Menteri Besar.Universiti Malaya Political Science Department senior lecturer Dr Mohammad Tawfiq Yaakub said the situation must also be viewed in light of the strong statements issued by Pas leaders over the crisis.He said it was impossible for Bersatus leadership to be unaware of the turmoil, ..

SHAH ALAM Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh is signalling a willingness to rebuild ties with Pas as political uncertainty in Perlis continues following the appointment of a Bersatu leader as Menteri Besar.Akmal previously said both parties could work towards transforming their relationship from political rivals into allies.Friends turn on friends, friends become opponents. But Insya-ALLAH, we can work on turning opponents into friends, he said in a Facebook post on Sunday.His ..

SHAH ALAM Tensions within Perikatan Nasional (PN) in Perlis come into focus after Pas information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari posts a cryptic message suggesting political allies have turned against one another.The Pasir Mas member of parliament had written 'kawan makan kawan' (betrayed by a friend) in a Facebook post on Sunday without further explanation.The post drew widespread speculation and reactions from his followers, with some social media users linking it to the ongoing political turmoil ..

SHAH ALAM Several Pas leaders have uploaded sarcastic posts on their respective Facebook accounts, raising questions believed to be linked to the Perlis political crisis, despite the situation appearing to have been resolved with the appointment of a new Menteri Besar on Sunday.Among them was Pas treasurer-general Datuk Iskandar Abdul Samad, who posted a brief status referring to betrayal, saying it should not be left without consequences.I am not sad but happy because now we know their true ..

PETALING JAYA: Umno Youth will hold a special convention to determine whether the party should sever its ties with coalition partner Pakatan Harapan.In a TikTok video on Sunday (Dec 28), Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said the convention aims to gather grassroots opinions on the partys continued support for the unity government.According to Akmal, the decision comes after Puchong MP Yeo Bee Yin refused to apologise for a post celebrating the Kuala Lumpur High Court's rejection of ..

KUALA LUMPUR: The appointment of Abu Bakar Hamzah (pic) as the new Menteri Besar, with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, demonstrates that the political crisis in the state was addressed lawfully and in an orderly manner.Universiti Malaya sociopolitical analyst Prof Datuk Awang Azman Awang Pawi said that though the appointment ended the states leadership vacuum, earlier internal turmoil within Perikatan Nasional continues to influence public perceptions of ..

MARANG The political crisis in Perlis was triggered by pressure to approve major projects that allegedly did not follow proper rules and involved elements of corruption, says Pas President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang.He said the pressure placed on Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli made it impossible for him to comply with actions that were wrong.Hadi stressed that Mohd Shukri was not unjust, but instead became a victim for refusing to give in.He was not acting unfairly. His administration was ..

SHAH ALAM - Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) has been urged to take immediate and firm action against its Perlis state assemblymen who were involved in signing a Statutory Declaration (SD).Pas information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari had said that the five Bersatu assemblymen were among those who pulled support from Mohd Shukri Ramli, triggering political uncertainty in Perlis.Bersatu is urged to immediately take firm action against the five state assemblymen from the party who stated that ..

KANGAR - Sanglang state assemblyman Mohd Shukri Ramli announced that he has voluntarily resigned as the Perlis Menteri Besar due to health reasons, with immediate effect.He said he had been granted an audience with the Ruler of Perlis earlier in the afternoon, during which he conveyed his intention to step down as menteri besar.Firstly, I would like to inform that I was granted an audience with His Royal Highness the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, this afternoon, during ..

SHAH ALAM - The backlash against a social media post by DAPs Puchong MP Yeo Bee Yin following the Kuala Lumpur High Courts decision on former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has exposed deeper, unresolved tensions within the unity government, particularly between Umno and its Pakatan Harapan (PH), political analysts say.Research firm O2 Research chief researcher Anis Anwar Suhaimi said the issue was not about the court ruling itself and Yeos post was also not the main cause of the ..

SHAH ALAM - Umno has the option and the right to withdraw from the Madani Government if it feels that the issue of a pardon for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak constitutes a red line.Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said threats to withdraw from the government were nothing new and that it was the right of every party.He said previously, DAP had indicated that if administrative reforms did not take place more quickly, the party could withdraw from the Cabinet and the government ..

KANGAR Political uncertainty has gripped Perlis following claims that eight state representatives have allegedly withdrawn their support for Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli, casting doubt on the stability of the state administration.Sources allege that the assemblymen have formalised their positions through statutory declarations (SDs) submitted to the Palace, placing Shukris leadership under significant pressure."The outcome now depends on whether Shukri chooses to resign," a source stated, ..

SHAH ALAM - Umno may submit an official party resolution seeking the release of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, subject to approval and mandate from the partys general assembly next January.Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the proposed resolution would reflect the views and appeals of Umno grassroots members and would be conveyed through constitutional and proper channels."This resolution must be made through a proper and ..

SHAH ALAM Umno President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has issued a stern warning against "pouring oil on a raging fire" following the High Court's dismissal of Datuk Seri Najib Razak's house arrest bid.Although the Facebook post was brief, it is widely believed to be directed at DAP leaders who allegedly "celebrated" the Kuala Lumpur High Courts decision to dismiss the former prime ministers judicial review application regarding the royal addendum.Barisan Nasional (BN) Secretary-General Datuk ..

KUALA LUMPUR Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will appeal against the High Courts decision rejecting his application to compel the government to implement an Addendum Order that would allow him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.His lawyer, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah said this after High Court judge Alice Loke Yee Ching dismissed Najibs judicial review application on Monday.Najib, 72, has been incarcerated at Kajang prison since Aug 23, 2022 ..

SEBERANG JAYA With MICs leadership still indecisive on the partys role in Barisan Nasional (BN), Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has signalled it may take matters into its own hands, raising questions about loyalty and the partys place in the coalition.As BN chairman, Zahid said MIC delegates had previously given full authority to the partys leadership to decide its direction but a final position has yet to be determined.If the current leadership is unable to make a decision, then I want to ..

KUALA LUMPUR Selangor and Terengganu have been identified as states with disproportionately low parliamentary representation despite having large numbers of voters, while Sabah and Sarawak are regarded as overrepresented, according to the Election Commission (EC).EC deputy chairman Dr Azmi Sharom said the situation remained consistent with the Federal Constitution, which does not prescribe a fixed number of parliamentary or state legislative assembly (DUN) seats but instead emphasised that ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Barisan Nasional (BN) is considering fielding Naim Kurniawan, the son of the late Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, as its candidate for the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election scheduled for January next year, its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.Zahid, who is also Deputy Prime Minister and Umno president, said that although the matter has yet to be brought to the Umno and BN supreme councils, Bung Moktar had previously suggested that Naim Kurniawan be given the ..

SHAH ALAM PKR deputy secretary-general Aidi Amin has issued a powerful plea for Malaysians to embrace a more holistic approach to national unity, warning that the "politics of hatred" threatens to erode the nation's progress and human dignity.In a statement, Aidi questioned the current state of national togetherness, suggesting that the spirit of unity is becoming increasingly fragile.Aidi slammed political actors who prioritise voter support over social cohesion.While acknowledging the ..