Bersatu to Stay in Perikatan, Use PN Logo in Johor and Negeri Sembilan State Polls

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2026 — Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has confirmed that the party will remain a component party of Perikatan Nasional, despite PAS having officially ended political cooperation with Bersatu.

Muhyiddin said Bersatu will also continue using the Perikatan Nasional logo in the upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, scheduled for July 11 and August 1, respectively.

Speaking after chairing a Supreme Leadership Council meeting at Bersatu headquarters, Muhyiddin stressed that Bersatu cannot be removed from PN through a unilateral decision by any single party.

According to him, any move involving Bersatu’s membership in the coalition must follow the PN constitution, including specific clauses that require proper procedures and consensus among component parties.

Muhyiddin said Bersatu will continue to remain a member of PN and that no party has the power to remove it from the coalition on its own. He added that all parties must comply with the coalition’s constitutional provisions before making any major decision.

His statement comes after PAS officially announced that it had ended all forms of political cooperation with Bersatu. Earlier, PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said the Islamist party had decided to terminate cooperation with Bersatu following a special meeting of its Central Working Committee.

The move has created fresh uncertainty within Perikatan Nasional, especially ahead of the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state polls. Both parties remain among the largest Malay-Muslim political forces in the opposition bloc, making their relationship crucial to PN’s electoral strategy.

Muhyiddin also said Bersatu is prepared to face PAS in the upcoming state elections if efforts to restore relations between the two parties fail. This indicates that Bersatu is ready to contest under the PN banner even if PAS does not cooperate with the party.

He added that the PN chairman should call a meeting involving all component parties to discuss seat allocation for the elections. However, Muhyiddin said Bersatu has not yet received any date for such a meeting.

This seat allocation issue is expected to be closely watched, as any failure to reach agreement could lead to overlapping contests or direct clashes between Bersatu and PAS in selected seats.

The dispute also places PN’s internal unity under public attention. While Bersatu insists it remains part of the coalition, PAS’ decision to cut political cooperation has raised questions about how the opposition bloc will campaign in the upcoming polls.

For voters, the key question is whether PN can still present itself as a united opposition front, especially if its major component parties are unable to coordinate campaign strategy, candidates and seat distribution.

Muhyiddin’s insistence on using the PN logo is politically significant because election symbols are important for voter recognition. A familiar logo can help parties maintain brand identity, especially in state elections where campaign time is limited.

Bersatu’s decision to continue using the PN logo also signals that the party does not view PAS’ move as automatically ending its place inside the coalition.

At the same press conference, Muhyiddin said Bersatu will announce its list of candidates for the Johor state election soon.

The announcement is expected to provide a clearer picture of Bersatu’s strategy, including whether the party intends to contest seats previously linked to PAS cooperation or focus on areas where it has stronger grassroots machinery.

Senior Bersatu leaders, including vice-presidents Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin and Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu, as well as secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, were also present at the meeting.

The latest development adds another layer to Malaysia’s opposition politics, as PN faces internal pressure ahead of two important state elections. The outcome of the Johor and Negeri Sembilan polls could influence the balance of power within the coalition and test Bersatu’s ability to remain relevant without full PAS cooperation.

Muhyiddin’s message was clear: Bersatu intends to stay in Perikatan Nasional, continue using the PN logo, and proceed with its election preparations unless a formal coalition process decides otherwise.