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Malaysia's Registrar of Societies has formally acknowledged receiving a complaint from Bersatu regarding its membership status in Perikatan Nasional and alleged exclusion from coalition decision-making processes.
A KCJ Engineering finance manager testified in the High Court that an RM800,000 donation to Bersatu was connected to Jana Wibawa projects contracted to the company, raising fresh questions about political financing and government procurement.
A Malaysian businessman testified in court that his brother donated part of their company's RM13.7 million to Bersatu without his knowledge or consent, shedding light on corporate financing of the political party.
Senator Azahar Hassan, Perlis Bersatu secretary, has resigned from the party effective immediately, citing personal principles and strategic considerations, though he will remain in the Dewan Negara.
Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has resigned from Bersatu's Supreme Leadership Council, citing the demanding workload of leading the northern state. He remains as state party chief with about one year left in his term.
Bersatu has condemned members who switched allegiance to opposition parties contesting the Johor election, characterising their actions as sabotage against the Perikatan Nasional coalition.