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Bersatu has pressed former Tabung Haji chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim to publicly clarify whether Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has contacted him following damaging Royal Commission findings.
A Bersatu financial officer has testified in the High Court that the party's financial operations were not controlled by any one individual, addressing questions about decision-making structures within the political party.
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Bersatu, Berjasa, ASLI and PSM all failed to win seats in Negeri Sembilan's state election. Bersatu's loss of the Labu seat, previously held by the party, marks a significant setback as it contested 24 of 36 available seats.
Bersatu Youth has demanded that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and police move quickly to prosecute individuals blamed for alleged irregularities at Tabung Haji during Barisan Nasional's tenure.
A company director testified in High Court that he would never have donated RM19.5 million to Bersatu without pressure from a politically connected businessman linked to the Jana Wibawa project.
A construction company's managing director has told a court that his firm donated RM19.5 million to Bersatu to help secure a lucrative Pulau Indah Ring Road Phase 3 project for his brother's company, Sutracom.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has emphasized that no single political leader can unilaterally expel a member from the Perikatan Nasional coalition, insisting any such action requires consent from all partner parties.
PAS leadership has outlined sincerity and a unified long-term vision as critical to maintaining its alliance with Umno, while cautioning against external attempts to destabilise the partnership.
Senior PAS leaders have called on Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin to abandon nostalgic appeals and instead prioritize strengthening his party and campaigning for the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has rejected characterisations from Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin that branded his party a 'spoiler' for contesting in the Negri Sembilan state election.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has rejected accusations that his party is interfering in electoral processes, contending that all political parties naturally seek victory in elections.
Umno vice-president Khaled Nordin has urged Negeri Sembilan voters to comprehensively reject Bersatu in the state election, echoing the party's decisive loss in recent Johor polling and seeking to prevent its resurgence ahead of the next federal election.
A political analyst from IIUM has advised Bersatu to withdraw from the PN coalition, recommending it simultaneously persuade Gerakan and MIPP to leave as well, a move that could significantly undermine PAS's multiethnic credentials.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia will contest the Negeri Sembilan state election under its own party symbol rather than the Perikatan Nasional coalition banner, signalling deepening divisions within the opposition alliance.
Bersatu will contest the Negri Sembilan state election independently under its own symbol, marking a significant departure from its Perikatan Nasional alliance. PN says the move was expected.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has positioned Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia as Parliament's only authentic Opposition force, arguing the party maintains principled independence as other coalitions blur traditional political boundaries.
Gerakan has terminated membership of Tang Jay Son for running as a Bersatu candidate in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, citing breach of party discipline and disloyalty.
Negeri Sembilan's August 1 election reveals a dramatically altered contest structure, with three-way battles now dominating as political fragmentation deepens across the state's 36 seats.
M. Leevineshwaraan, 23, has become the youngest candidate in Negeri Sembilan's state election, contesting the Sri Tanjung seat for Bersatu. Two 70-year-old politicians represent the oldest contestants, marking generational shifts in Malaysian politics.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin contends that Perikatan has systematically excluded his party from decision-making while alleging the Umno coalition lacks authenticity as a vehicle for Malay-Muslim interests.
The rift within Perikatan Nasional intensified as Bersatu's information chief levelled accusations at PAS of using deliberate political strategies to eject the party from the three-way coalition, marking a significant escalation in internal party tensions.
Bersatu has announced it will contest 24 seats in the upcoming Negri Sembilan state election, positioning itself for a three-way battle against coalition partners PAS and Wawasan in at least eight constituencies.
The Malaysian Paralympics Council president Datuk Seri Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin has been unveiled as a Bersatu candidate for the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election, running for the Seri Menanti seat.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has declared Perikatan Nasional poisoned under PAS leadership, announcing plans to build a fresh political coalition with other parties following the Negri Sembilan state election.
Bersatu has unveiled its complete candidate roster of 24 hopefuls for the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election, with two representatives from coalition partner Urimai running under the Bersatu banner.
A High Court witness has testified that construction firm Nepturis Sdn Bhd issued a RM1 million cheque payable to Bersatu, marking a significant development in Muhyiddin Yassin's ongoing trial.
PAS vice-president Amar Abdullah has indicated willingness to contest against coalition partner Bersatu in Negeri Sembilan state elections, signalling potential seat clashes within Perikatan Nasional.
A former aide to Muhyiddin Yassin has accused PAS of bullying tactics, challenging the Islamic party's assertion that Bersatu voluntarily left the Perikatan Nasional coalition.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has accused Umno of attempting to sabotage the unity government, echoing tactics he claims the party previously employed against his Perikatan Nasional administration.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has rebutted allegations from fellow party member Annuar Musa regarding the circumstances surrounding Bersatu's exit from the Perikatan Nasional coalition.
A finance manager at KCJ Engineering testified in the High Court that an RM800,000 donation to Bersatu was tied to Jana Wibawa projects the company received, raising fresh questions about political funding and government contracts.
The Perikatan Nasional supreme council has approved seat allocations for the Negeri Sembilan state election across four component parties, with all candidates contesting under the coalition's unified logo.
A senior PAS official has indicated that Perikatan Nasional cannot accommodate Bersatu's demand for 15 state assembly seats in the upcoming Negeri Sembilan election, exposing potential rifts within the coalition.
PAS has pledged not to meddle in Bersatu's campaign approach for the Negri Sembilan election, respecting its coalition partner's right to deploy its own party logo rather than a unified coalition symbol.
Bersatu will field candidates under its own party logo in the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election, marking a significant tactical shift as tensions escalate within the Perikatan Nasional coalition.
Bersatu has condemned PAS for engaging in political discussions with Barisan Nasional independently, bypassing consultation with other Perikatan Nasional alliance members before the Negri Sembilan state election.
Political analysts suggest Bersatu party may need to forge new coalition partnerships if former PM Muhyiddin Yassin wants to retain his Pagoh parliamentary seat in future elections.
A former opposition MP says Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin faces a genuine threat to his long-held Pagoh seat, citing the party's deteriorating support in Johor following PAS's departure from the coalition.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in a high-profile criminal breach of trust case centring on Bersatu Youth party funds, ending a protracted legal battle that captured national attention.
Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has rejected rumours of abandoning Bersatu, reaffirming his commitment as party member and state chairman despite stepping back from the Supreme Council.
Perikatan Nasional confronts the prospect of losing all parliamentary representation in upcoming Johor elections, with internal divisions deepening following PAS's withdrawal from the coalition.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has downplayed the recent resignation of Perlis Menteri Besar and an executive council member from the party's Supreme Council, signalling the matter will be handled internally.
Bersatu leader Muhyiddin expressed optimism about achieving above 70% voter turnout in today's Johor state election, even as heavy rain dampened conditions across several districts throughout the morning.
Perlis Bersatu secretary Senator Azahar Hassan has resigned from the party and all positions effective immediately, citing personal principles and alignment with his preferred direction of struggle.
Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has stepped down from Bersatu's Supreme Leadership Council, citing the need to focus entirely on state governance and attracting investments during his final year in office.
Over 120 former members and leaders from Bersatu's Pulai division have publicly declared their backing for Pakatan Harapan, citing disappointment with their former party's governance and treatment of members.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has directed party operatives to intensify grassroots outreach to boost voter turnout in the Johor state election, particularly focusing on mobilising Malay voters ahead of Saturday's polling day.
An engineering and construction company that allegedly donated RM800,000 to Bersatu was awarded a RM62 million Jana Wibawa contract despite initially failing the Finance Ministry's evaluation process, a Kuala Lumpur High Court heard.
Bersatu has publicly condemned its own members for supporting rival political parties in the Johor election, characterising their actions as deliberate sabotage of Perikatan Nasional's campaign efforts.
Khairy Jamaluddin has called on Bersatu supporters to align with Barisan Nasional, positioning the three parties as ideological partners rather than rivals within Malaysia's Malay-Muslim political landscape.
Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has urged Bersatu to emulate Pas and endorse Barisan Nasional candidates in Johor state election constituencies where Perikatan Nasional is not fielding contestants.
Rashid Hasnon, Bersatu's deputy in Johor contesting in Senggarang, has downplayed concerns over the Islamic party's limited involvement in the coalition's recent campaign activities.
Bersatu supporters may vote for Pakatan Harapan in certain constituencies out of frustration with PAS, according to political observers, as the PN coalition experiences internal strain over seat-sharing arrangements.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin has clarified that party supporters can exercise independent voting choices in electoral constituencies where PN is not fielding candidates, distancing the party from PAS's approach.
Bersatu has cautioned its supporters against casting ballots for BN candidates in Johor seats where PN is not fielding contenders, arguing such votes would strengthen the ruling PH-BN federal partnership.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin remains optimistic about Perikatan Nasional's chances of forming the next Johor government, even though the coalition is contesting only 33 of the state assembly seats in the upcoming election.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has downplayed PAS' refusal to deploy its election apparatus for Bersatu-contested constituencies in the upcoming Johor state election, signalling confidence in his party's independent campaign.
Bersatu's president has responded diplomatically to PAS's decision not to activate its party apparatus for Bersatu's campaigns, reaffirming that voluntary cooperation—not compulsion—underpins the Perikatan Nasional coalition.
PAS has redirected its campaign machinery away from constituencies where Bersatu is competing, concentrating party resources on seats it holds and where other Perikatan Nasional allies are fighting.
Perikatan Nasional chairman Muhyiddin Yassin joined hundreds of party supporters in a show of solidarity with Dr Sahruddin Jamal, the incumbent two-term assemblyman and Bersatu's chosen candidate for the Bukit Kepong seat.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin showed his political backing by appearing alongside Sahruddin at the Pagoh Sports Complex nomination centre, signalling the party's unified stance in the Johor state election contest.