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Uncertainty Looms as Muhyiddin Yassin Resigns from PN

12/30/2025

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Muhyiddin Yassin resigned as chairman of Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition amid pressure from Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS), which seeks to lead the opposition.
This departure creates uncertainty ahead of the next general election due by early 2028.
Analysts view the move as a turning point with Parti Islam SeMalaysia signaling readiness to lead.
The resignation also prompted Azmin Ali, PN secretary-general, and other PN leaders to step down.

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Muhyiddin Yassin resigned as chairman of Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition amid pressure from Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS), which seeks to lead the opposition.
This departure creates uncertainty ahead of the next general election due by early 2028.
Analysts view the move as a turning point with Parti Islam SeMalaysia signaling readiness to lead.
The resignation also prompted Azmin Ali, PN secretary-general, and other PN leaders to step down.