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Perikatan Nasional has removed Azmin Ali and Radzi Jidin from their roles within the coalition, with chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar citing the forthcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan as the reason for the reshuffle.
Former education minister Dr Maszlee Malik is being considered as a potential PKR candidate for the Johor state election, according to emerging political speculation in the southern state.
A Pas parliamentarian has cautioned Bersatu against running independent campaigns in Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, arguing that divided opposition efforts would strengthen Pakatan Harapan's electoral prospects.
PAS has branded Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's announcement that Bersatu will contest Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections under the Perikatan Nasional logo as a premature decision that lacked proper consultation.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has reaffirmed the party's membership in Perikatan Nasional, stating it will contest the Johor and Negeri Sembilan elections using the PN logo despite recent tensions.
Bersatu has pledged its continued membership in the Perikatan Nasional coalition, with party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announcing the party will field candidates in Johor and Negri Sembilan under the PN electoral platform.