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Power Struggle in Perikatan Nasional: Muhyiddin Resigns Amid Leadership Crisis

2/17/2026

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Muhyiddin Yassin faces power struggle in Perikatan Nasional after Hamzah Zainudin claims backing from 19 of 25 MPs.
Hamzah Zainudin, expelled from Bersatu, has met Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) leaders who are sympathetic.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim refrained from commenting and urged his party to focus on internal matters.
PAS called for leadership changes in PN, prompting Muhyiddin's resignation as chairman, with February 22 meeting to select a successor.

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Muhyiddin Yassin faces power struggle in Perikatan Nasional after Hamzah Zainudin claims backing from 19 of 25 MPs.
Hamzah Zainudin, expelled from Bersatu, has met Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) leaders who are sympathetic.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim refrained from commenting and urged his party to focus on internal matters.
PAS called for leadership changes in PN, prompting Muhyiddin's resignation as chairman, with February 22 meeting to select a successor.