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Tan Sri Muhyiddin Resigns, PAS to Lead Perikatan Nasional

1/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin resigns as chairman of Perikatan Nasional (PN), effective January 1, 2026.
PAS, which holds the most parliamentary seats, is set to lead PN and propose a chair candidate.
Muhyiddin's departure comes amid internal strife after a Perlis crisis in which PAS leaders felt betrayed by Bersatu's actions.
Analysts warn PAS may struggle to attract non-Malay voters, complicating its electoral prospects ahead of the 2028 general election.

History

Historical Context

The formation of the Perikatan Nasional coalition in 2020 marked a significant shift in Malaysian politics, emerging from the political crisis initiated by Mahathir Mohamad's resignation. Initially securing 113 parliamentary seats, internal conflicts have since weakened the coalition, particularly following the Perlis crisis. As PAS struggles to attract non-Malay voters, its electoral prospects for the 2028 general election remain uncertain, reflecting historical challenges faced by Malaysian political alliances.

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Story summary

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin resigns as chairman of Perikatan Nasional (PN), effective January 1, 2026.
PAS, which holds the most parliamentary seats, is set to lead PN and propose a chair candidate.
Muhyiddin's departure comes amid internal strife after a Perlis crisis in which PAS leaders felt betrayed by Bersatu's actions.
Analysts warn PAS may struggle to attract non-Malay voters, complicating its electoral prospects ahead of the 2028 general election.

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