Tag: Bersatu

End of collaboration with Bersatu, PAS may leave or be expelled from PN – Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR: PAS is likely to leave or be expelled from the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition after deciding to end its collaboration with Bersatu, according to political analysts. Director of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Associate Professor Dr Mazlan Ali, said PAS cannot determine the direction of PN alone because the political coalition also includes Bersatu, Gerakan and the Malaysian Indian People's Party (MIPP). "PAS only represents one voice... since PAS has severed ties with Bersatu, there is a possibility that the three component parties in PN will decide to expel PAS, and the coalition is expected to be led by Bersatu President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin," he told Bernama. He said PAS was likely to form a new political alignment to face the next election, thus further breaking the opposition bloc. "We will see two opposition blocs ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16), namely PN led by Bersatu and another new alignment led by PAS," he said. Mazlan also said the split between PAS and Bersatu could potentially give an advantage to Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) if Malay support was no longer concentrated in one opposition coalition. Yesterday, PAS President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang announced that the party had officially decided to end political cooperation with Bersatu after taking into account reports, studies and current assessments of the relationship between the two parties. Following the decision, Muhyiddin in a statement today announced that Bersatu, as the founding party of PN, will continue to remain in the coalition and strengthen the core of its struggle. Universiti Sains Malaysia's Centre for Social Sciences lecturer Professor Datuk Dr Sivamurugan Pandian said PAS and Bersatu were expected to face political repercussions following the decision, as well as major challenges in gaining voter support. He said Bersatu was expected to be more affected because it relied heavily on the strength of the PAS machinery and grassroots support. "However, PAS also faces the challenge of expanding its influence in mixed areas without the support of strategic partners," he said. Sivamurugan said the development also created uncertainty within the opposition bloc and opened up space for other parties to formulate strategies to strengthen their positions ahead of the 16th GE. -- BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR: PAS is likely to leave or be expelled from the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition after deciding to end its collaboration with Bersatu, according to political analysts. Director of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Associate Professor Dr Mazlan Ali, said PAS cannot determine the direction of […]

PAS Will Not Bow To Bersatu, Ready To Reassess Ties – Abdul Hadi

MARANG, May 22 -- PAS will not bow to the will of any party, including Bersatu, in determining its political direction. Its president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said the party would thoroughly examine every negative action taken by Bersatu. He also said that PAS does not rule out the possibility of moving forward without Bersatu ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16) should both parties fail to reach a consensus in their political cooperation. The party is currently reassessing its ties with its ally in Perikatan Nasional (PN) comprehensively to ensure it does not affect the party’s performance. “We are reviewing all aspects (of the cooperation) because the election is approaching. Elections come with gains and losses. If it affects election matters, we will act accordingly,” he said at a press conference after a Dhuha lecture here today. Abdul Hadi also indicated that the ties between the two parties are currently being tested, saying that PAS remains patient, but stressing that such patience has its limits. -- BERNAMA

MARANG, May 22 — PAS will not bow to the will of any party, including Bersatu, in determining its political direction. Its president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said the party would thoroughly examine every negative action taken by Bersatu. He also said that PAS does not rule out the possibility of moving forward without […]

UMNO ready to accept former Bersatu leader sacked, suspended from ‘Rumah Bangsa’

KLUANG: UMNO is ready to accept any former Bersatu members or leaders who have been subject to disciplinary action to join the party's struggle, under the Rumah Bangsa idea, said UMNO Vice President Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. He, who is also the Chairman of the National Home Unification Committee, said that as a party that is a "home" for the Malays, UMNO is always open to accepting anyone who wants to join the party. "We are open to accepting anyone, because our house is 'Rumah Bangsa', meaning the house is big enough for anyone," he told reporters after officiating the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) MADANI Economy programme at Batu 3 Camp, here, today. He said this when asked to comment on the decision of the Bersatu Disciplinary Board to dismiss and suspend the membership of elected representatives and party leaders. Yesterday, the Bersatu Disciplinary Board dismissed and suspended the membership of four more elected representatives and party leaders for violating Clause 9.1.4 of the Bersatu Constitution and the Members' Code of Ethics and Conduct. On Friday, the party also took disciplinary action against six of its leaders, including expelling two State Assemblymen (ADUNs) and suspending the membership of four other party leaders with immediate effect. Rumah Bangsa is an UMNO reunification initiative introduced by its President Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to unite the Malays and welcome former members back to the party, with more than 10,000 applications received so far. -- BERNAMA

KLUANG: UMNO is ready to accept any former Bersatu members or leaders who have been subject to disciplinary action to join the party’s struggle, under the Rumah Bangsa idea, said UMNO Vice President Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. He, who is also the Chairman of the National Home Unification Committee, said that as a party […]

Muhyiddin Yassin Denies Claims of Malaysian United Indigenous Party Ties with Pakatan Harapan

KUALA LUMPUR — Muhyiddin Yassin has strongly denied claims that Malaysian United Indigenous Party (BERSATU) is forming close ties with Pakatan Harapan. The BERSATU president described the allegations as baseless and malicious, saying the matter had never been discussed at any level of the party, including its Supreme Leadership Council. Muhyiddin said BERSATU remains committed […]

Prosecution Vows to Prove Millions Channelled to Bersatu in Muhyiddin Trial.

KUALA LUMPUR — The prosecution in the trial of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who faces seven charges of power abuse and money laundering, told the court it will present evidence showing millions of ringgit were channelled into the account of his political ally, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu). Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan […]