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Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has stepped down from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia's Supreme Leadership Council, citing the need to concentrate on his gubernatorial duties with less than a year remaining in his term.
Bersatu has moved to correct public misunderstandings about its position on coalition membership changes, clarifying that its reservations concern only PCM's entry into Perikatan Nasional, not Pejuang's inclusion.
Hamzah Zainudin has been restored to the front-row seat designated for the opposition leader in Parliament, displacing former Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin eight positions down the bench.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has declared the party's unwavering commitment to Perikatan Nasional, stating it will use the PN logo in the forthcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections while rejecting any unilateral expulsion.
More than 200 Bersatu members gathered to express support for Muhyiddin Yassin ahead of a pivotal party meeting expected to address state elections and the party's strategic alliance with PAS.