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Former Malaysian PM Resigns Amid PAS Pressure, Successor Speculated

1/12/2026

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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin resigns as chairman of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition, effective January 1, 2026, under PAS pressure.
The resignation followed internal tensions and demands for action from PAS MPs.
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang called an emergency meeting to confirm the resignation and appoint a successor.
Speculation centers on candidates Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor and Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, though no decisions have been made.

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Story summary

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin resigns as chairman of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition, effective January 1, 2026, under PAS pressure.
The resignation followed internal tensions and demands for action from PAS MPs.
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang called an emergency meeting to confirm the resignation and appoint a successor.
Speculation centers on candidates Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor and Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, though no decisions have been made.