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A High Court hearing into Bersatu's financial management has raised questions about former party leadership. The party's financial officer testified that no individual wielded exclusive control over party finances.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin has clarified that any decision to remove a party from Perikatan Nasional must obtain consent from all coalition members, rejecting claims that individuals can unilaterally make such determinations.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has alleged that former deputy Hamzah Zainudin attempted to orchestrate his removal, breaking his silence on the party's ongoing leadership turmoil and internal rifts.
Muhyiddin Yassin has challenged the notion that Bersatu should leave Perikatan Nasional, instead contending that PAS should exit the coalition given its role in destabilizing their political cooperation.
Bersatu has released its election manifesto for the Negeri Sembilan state polls, centring on nine strategic pillars covering governance, economic development, tourism, agriculture, education, and social welfare.
Wawasan president Hamzah Zainudin has publicly rebuked Muhyiddin Yassin over his characterisation of Perikatan Nasional as toxic, reminding the former prime minister that he would never have reached office without the backing of PAS and Umno.
Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has publicly contradicted Pengurusan Seberang Setia leader Annuar Musa's narrative regarding Bersatu's separation from Perikatan Nasional, disputing claims the party voluntarily withdrew from the coalition.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has expressed confidence that his party can secure non-Malay voter backing without relying on PAS as an alliance partner, attributing past electoral difficulties to voter discomfort with PAS's political style.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has announced its 24-candidate roster for the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, with nominations commencing July 18 and voting scheduled for August 1.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia will field candidates under its own logo in the Negeri Sembilan state election, departing from Perikatan Nasional coordination after being excluded from seat allocation discussions.
Political analyst Mazlan Ali suggests Bersatu may need to forge new political alliances to help Muhyiddin retain his Pagoh parliamentary seat, given the party's shifting coalition dynamics.
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.
A Nepturis Sdn Bhd director has distanced herself from allegations she facilitated business deals, saying she cannot confirm whether former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was aware of the company's ownership details.
A former opposition MP has cautioned that Bersatu President Muhyiddin Yassin faces an unprecedented electoral challenge in Pagoh, citing the party's weakening position in Johor following PAS's departure.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has downplayed the significance of Perlis Menteri Besar and executive council members resigning from the party's Supreme Council, saying the matter will be resolved internally.
Bersatu chairman Muhyiddin Yassin has expressed confidence that voter turnout in the Johor state election will surpass 70 per cent, even as heavy rain impacts several electoral districts across the state.
Muhyiddin Yassin, leveraging his tenure as Johor's chief minister, has appealed directly to voters to support Bersatu and the broader Perikatan Nasional coalition, framing his political trajectory as rooted in serving the state's communities.
A High Court witness testified that businessman Lian Tian Chuan instructed subordinates to draft letters to then-PM Muhyiddin Yassin requesting government projects under the Jana Wibawa scheme.
A company director has testified in High Court that she prepared five separate letters addressed to then-Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on behalf of different companies seeking allocation of Jana Wibawa programme projects.
Former finance minister Tengku Zafrul testified in the High Court that minutes issued by then-PM Muhyiddin Yassin were instructions for implementation, distinguishing them from formal project approval directives.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has tasked the party apparatus with mobilising voters, particularly among the Malay electorate, to prevent low turnout in the upcoming Johor state election scheduled for Saturday.
The High Court heard testimony that former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin did not interfere in the Jana Wibawa programme's project award process, according to statements made during proceedings in Kuala Lumpur.
Tengku Zafrul has testified that Jana Wibawa was first discussed at a Cabinet meeting on November 13, 2020, under Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's leadership.
Former Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul has testified in the High Court that Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin proposed 54 contractors for the Jana Wibawa programme through direct negotiation channels.
Former finance minister Tengku Zafrul appeared in the High Court as a witness in the corruption trial of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, relating to the Jana Wibawa programme and allegations of financial mismanagement.
An Umno politician contends that his 2020 victory in the Pagoh constituency proves voters in the Bukit Pasir area are no longer swayed by the political dominance of senior figures, signalling a potential shift in the region's electoral landscape.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has expressed confidence in Perikatan Nasional's ability to form the next Johor government, despite the opposition coalition fielding candidates in just 33 of the state assembly seats.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has expressed confidence that Perikatan Nasional possesses the capacity to form the next state government, highlighting the coalition's expanding network of political supporters.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin dismissed concerns over Pas' decision to withhold campaign support for Bersatu candidates in the Johor state election, insisting the move presents no obstacles to his party's electoral prospects.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has unveiled the party's complete list of 16 candidates for the Johor State Election, with nomination day on June 27 and polling on July 11, 2023.