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A Pas member of parliament has cautioned Bersatu against standing independently in Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, arguing that splitting the opposition vote would play directly into Pakatan Harapan's hands.
The Perikatan Nasional information chief has urged Bersatu members to avoid making precipitous statements, stressing that both PAS and Bersatu operate within coalition constraints.
PAS treasurer Iskandar Abdul Samad has questioned whether Bersatu can remain viable within the Perikatan Nasional coalition, suggesting the party's position has become difficult to sustain given the current political environment.
Escalating friction between Pas and Bersatu poses a significant threat to Perikatan Nasional's electoral viability, with analysts warning the coalition risks losing voter confidence ahead of GE16.
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Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has pushed back against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's characterisation of Barisan Nasional's decision to contest the upcoming Johor state elections independently, defending the coalition's electoral strategy.
A senior analyst warns that Perikatan Nasional faces serious internal instability as tensions between coalition partners PAS and Bersatu intensify, describing the situation as having reached a 'guerrilla war' phase.
Bersatu's leadership has expressed frustration with Perikatan Nasional over the absence of coalition-wide discussions on the Johor state election, indicating the party may chart its own political course.
The chief of PAS Youth has engaged legal counsel to pursue court action following a Facebook post attributed to a Bersatu politician that purportedly contained insulting remarks directed at his father and family members.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has pledged to maintain its membership in Perikatan Nasional and will contest upcoming state elections in Johor and Negri Sembilan using the coalition's unified logo, according to party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has indicated his party stands prepared to compete head-to-head with Pas across Johor constituencies should seat overlap occur during the state election.