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PAS President Abdul Hadi Awang's assertion about Bersatu's standing in Perikatan Nasional signals a recalibration of power dynamics within the coalition, suggesting the Islamist party is consolidating its influence.
Muhyiddin Yassin contends that PAS bears responsibility for dissolving Perikatan Nasional's political cooperation and should therefore be the party departing the coalition, not Bersatu.
PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has rejected claims by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin that Perikatan Nasional has become toxic under Islamic party leadership, instead attributing coalition challenges to Bersatu's conduct.
Perikatan Nasional has flatly rejected Bersatu's assertion that the coalition's seat allocation discussions were indefinitely delayed because PAS prioritised overtures toward Barisan Nasional.
Perlis PAS leadership has drawn a firm line against collaborating with former Bersatu members, with state chief Ahmad Ali blaming the party for triggering political instability that shifted the menteri besar position away from PAS last December.
Perikatan Nasional's poor performance in Johor elections points to imminent coalition breakdown, with PAS-Bersatu partnership increasingly fragile, analysts warn.
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Pejuang's president Mukhriz Mahathir has ruled out playing peacemaker between PAS and Bersatu, despite acknowledging the friction threatens Perikatan Nasional's cohesion and effectiveness.