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Political analyst Kian Ming warns that Bersatu chairman Muhyiddin Yassin could lose his traditionally safe Pagoh seat in the next general election, pointing to the coalition's declining fortunes in Johor since PAS's split from the party.
Ridzuan Ahmad, the sitting Gemas state assemblyman, has resigned from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia and relinquished his position as Tampin division chief, citing concerns over Negeri Sembilan's volatile political environment.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has instructed party members to actively encourage Malay voters to participate in the Johor state election, citing concerns about potential low turnout affecting electoral outcomes.
Bersatu has issued a pointed warning to Perikatan Nasional supporters not to cast ballots for Barisan Nasional candidates in Johor state seats where PN fields no candidates, arguing such votes strengthen the federal PH-BN alliance.
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Bersatu's Muhyiddin Yassin has brushed aside tensions with PAS over seat allocations, insisting his party's organisational structure will spearhead efforts to capture Johor in upcoming electoral contests.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has unveiled the party's 16 candidates for the Johor State Election, with polling day set for July 11 following nomination day on June 27.
Political observers increasingly view Bersatu's secretary-general Azmin Ali as a potential catalyst for rapprochement between his party and Pakatan Harapan, citing his extensive background within PKR's upper ranks.
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Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has dismissed speculation about the party leaving Perikatan Nasional, stating that any such move would require consensus from all coalition partners rather than a unilateral decision.
Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal has sounded the alarm over the stability of Bersatu, the political party helmed by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, warning that internal discord threatens the party's very survival.