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Abdul Hadi Awang Set to Lead Amid Coalition Crisis

1/2/2026

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  • Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, president of the Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS), is positioned to lead Perikatan Nasional (PN) after Muhyiddin Yassin's resignation.
  • Analysts say Abdul Hadi is a strong candidate, but internal conflicts within PAS and Bersatu may complicate leadership decisions.
  • A crisis in Perlis, sparked by regulatory issues with state projects, prompted the Menteri Besar's resignation and heightened coalition tensions.