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Political observers expect Bersatu to launch counteroffensive tactics against PAS following the latter's recent gains in Perikatan Nasional's internal politics, with analysts noting PAS is leveraging its chairmanship to consolidate power.
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PAS has declined to announce a formal stance on recent Perikatan Nasional developments, urging observers to await an official statement as the coalition navigates internal pressures and shifting political dynamics.
Bersatu's status within Perikatan Nasional will be determined by a majority vote at a PN supreme council meeting, with the party's continued membership now uncertain.
Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has categorically rejected the prospect of Barisan Nasional partnering with DAP to form a state government, stressing fundamental ideological differences between the two political blocs.
Muda has confirmed positive working relations with Bersatu in Johor but made clear that no binding electoral cooperation framework has been agreed, leaving the two parties' positioning for upcoming state polls uncertain.
Pas has challenged Bersatu's right to deploy the Perikatan Nasional logo in upcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, asserting that only the coalition chairman can authorise such usage.
Bersatu leadership is asking party members to remain steadfast as tensions with coalition partner PAS prompt organizational changes, including the removal of two senior figures from key Perikatan Nasional roles.
Kelantan Bersatu has responded with equanimity to Perikatan Nasional's decision to exclude Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin from its leadership ranks.
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Transport Minister Anthony Loke and Johor caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz met in Kulai to resolve tensions stemming from public disagreements over the state's electoral strategy, signalling potential coalition unity ahead of polling.
A PAS official has rejected suggestions that an internal party gathering would settle questions about Bersatu's future within Perikatan Nasional, emphasizing that such consequential decisions demand agreement across the entire opposition coalition.
PAS treasurer Iskandar Abdul Samad has expressed confidence that his party would prevail over Bersatu in a direct electoral contest, suggesting PN supporters would back PAS.
A PAS parliamentarian has cautioned Bersatu that fielding candidates independently in Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections risks dividing the opposition vote, potentially allowing Pakatan Harapan to secure unexpected victories across multiple constituencies.
Perikatan Nasional's information chief Annuar Musa has called on coalition members to avoid making precipitous public statements, emphasising that neither PAS nor Bersatu can proceed independently without risking alliance stability.
An Ilham Centre researcher warns that growing friction between PAS and Bersatu within the Perikatan Nasional coalition has entered a dangerous phase that could destabilize the broader alliance.
PAS has rebuked Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for announcing Bersatu's intention to contest upcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections under the Perikatan Nasional logo, calling the statement hasty and premature.
Bersatu's vice-president has expressed frustration over the Perikatan Nasional's lack of coordination on Johor elections, signalling the party's willingness to forge ahead independently rather than wait for consensus within the coalition.
PAS and Bersatu are competing for control of the Perikatan Nasional coalition as analysts note the PN brand resonates more strongly with voters than either party's individual identity.