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Bersatu has pressured former Tabung Haji chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim to publicly clarify whether the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has approached him about the Royal Commission of Inquiry's findings.
A Bersatu financial officer told the High Court that the party's finances were managed collectively rather than by any single person, prompting fresh scrutiny of former chairman Muhyiddin Yassin's degree of authority.
Negeri Sembilan's latest state election has dramatically shifted the political balance, strengthening Barisan Nasional's grip while exposing deep vulnerabilities within Pakatan Harapan and raising questions about Bersatu's role in Perikatan Nasional.
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Four political parties, including Bersatu, drew a blank in Negeri Sembilan's state election, failing to win any of the seats they contested. Bersatu particularly suffered, losing the Labu seat it had held since 2023.
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Bersatu has pledged to undertake a comprehensive internal review following its complete electoral wipeout in Negeri Sembilan, where it contested 24 seats independently for the first time but secured zero representation.
Bersatu Youth has called on Malaysian authorities to accelerate investigations into alleged mismanagement at Tabung Haji during the previous Barisan Nasional government, demanding swift action against those involved.
Mamfor's managing director told court he donated RM19.5 million to Bersatu to obtain the Pulau Indah Ring Road Phase 3 project for his brother's firm Sutracom.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has emphasised that no single individual, including the coalition chairman, holds unilateral power to expel member parties from Perikatan Nasional without collective approval.
Muhyiddin Yassin has rejected calls for Bersatu to leave Perikatan Nasional, arguing instead that PAS should depart the coalition since the Islamist party initiated the partnership's collapse.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has predicted that tensions between Umno and PAS will intensify in northern Malaysian states, suggesting the current Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional alliance faces a precarious future.
Bersatu has unveiled a comprehensive nine-pillar manifesto for the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election, with party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin highlighting priorities ranging from governance reform to community welfare.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has dismissed Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin's characterization of Bersatu as a 'spoiler' in the upcoming Negri Sembilan election, defending his party's democratic right to contest.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has rejected criticism from Khaled over the party's election activities, asserting that all political parties naturally seek victory through democratic contests.
Bersatu is fielding candidates independently across 24 seats in the Negri Sembilan state election, presenting itself as an alternative to the established BN-PN and Pakatan Harapan blocs.
A Bersatu official has cautioned Umno against assuming its Johor electoral success will automatically extend to Negeri Sembilan, accusing the party of arrogance in dismissing other coalition partners.
Umno vice-president Khaled Nordin has urged voters in Negeri Sembilan to completely reject Bersatu, citing the party's catastrophic performance in Johor and warning that allowing it any parliamentary foothold ahead of GE16 would be strategically damaging.
Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has urged Negri Sembilan voters to decisively reject Bersatu in the state election, arguing this will clarify political lines ahead of the next general election.
DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook argues that MCA sacrificed its three traditional seats in Negeri Sembilan under the BN-PN alliance arrangement, but contends the strategy unravelled after Bersatu's involvement.
A political scientist advises Bersatu to depart Perikatan Nasional alongside Gerakan and MIPP, arguing the move would fundamentally alter the PAS-led coalition's multicultural credentials.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has declared that Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia represents Parliament's sole authentic Opposition force, positioning the party distinctly as political alliances across the chamber continue to shift.
Incumbent Nilai assemblyman J. Arul Kumar faces a five-way challenge from candidates representing Berjasa, Barisan Nasional, Bersatu and an independent in Negeri Sembilan's upcoming state election.
The 16th Negeri Sembilan state election features M. Leevineshwaraan, 23, as its youngest candidate, competing for the Sri Tanjung seat representing Bersatu. Two 70-year-old candidates represent the oldest age group in this cycle.
A former adviser to Muhyiddin Yassin has accused PAS of using aggressive tactics against Bersatu, disputing claims by PAS information chief Annuar Musa that the party voluntarily departed from the Perikatan Nasional coalition.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has signalled the party's intention to pursue a new political coalition ahead of the next general election, distancing itself from the PN bloc amid concerns over PAS leadership.
A witness in the High Court trial of Muhyiddin Yassin testified that Nepturis Sdn Bhd issued a RM1 million cheque payable to Bersatu, adding to the financial allegations against the former prime minister.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has responded to criticism from fellow political figures regarding his party's standing within Perikatan Nasional, asserting that Bersatu remains a vital founding member of the opposition coalition despite claims of marginalisation.
A finance manager at KCJ Engineering has testified in the High Court that an RM800,000 donation to Bersatu was tied to Jana Wibawa infrastructure projects awarded to the company, raising questions about the nexus between corporate donations and government contracts.
Perikatan Nasional's leadership has endorsed seat distribution plans for the Negeri Sembilan state election, with all coalition candidates running under the PN banner. The decision marks a significant shift after Bersatu's decision to contest separately.
Perikatan Nasional has rejected claims by ally Bersatu that a postponed coalition seat negotiation meeting reflects PAS's interest in deepening political ties with Barisan Nasional, signalling ongoing tensions within the opposition alliance.
PAS has pushed back against Bersatu's demand for 15 seats in the forthcoming Negeri Sembilan state election, signalling deepening cracks within the Perikatan Nasional coalition ahead of crucial regional polls.
Bersatu will contest the Negeri Sembilan state election using its own party logo rather than a coalition symbol, party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced, following tensions within Perikatan Nasional over seat allocations and PAS's separate negotiations with Barisan Nasional.
Political analyst Mazlan Ali suggests Bersatu could face difficulties retaining Muhyiddin's Pagoh parliamentary seat without forming a new coalition, given the party's shifting alliances with PKR and PAS.
A prominent DAP figure has cautioned that Bersatu's weakening electoral position in Johor, following PAS's departure from the coalition, now places Muhyiddin Yassin's long-held Pagoh seat in jeopardy.
Bersatu is aiming for a voter turnout exceeding 70 percent in today's Johor state election, even as heavy rain dampens parts of the state. The party expressed optimism about engagement levels.
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Pejuang president Mukhriz Mahathir has declined to serve as intermediary in the escalating dispute between PAS and Bersatu, though he expressed optimism that both parties will reconcile to bolster the opposition coalition.
Perlis Bersatu secretary Senator Azahar Hassan has resigned from the party effective immediately, citing personal principles and political considerations, though he will retain his Dewan Negara seat.
Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has stepped down from Bersatu's Supreme Leadership Council, citing the demanding workload of managing the state with less than a year remaining in the current legislative term.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has instructed the party to actively mobilise Malay voters ahead of Saturday's Johor election, aiming to prevent weak turnout that could affect the party's electoral prospects.
A High Court in Kuala Lumpur heard that an engineering company which allegedly donated RM800,000 to Bersatu initially failed the Finance Ministry's evaluation but later won a RM62 million Jana Wibawa contract.
Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has called on Bersatu supporters to back Barisan Nasional alongside PAS, arguing the parties share common roots and should not be viewed as political adversaries.
Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has appealed to Bersatu supporters to back Barisan Nasional candidates in Johor constituencies where Perikatan Nasional is not fielding contestants, mirroring PAS's approach.
Rashid Hasnon, the Senggarang candidate and Johor Bersatu's second-ranking official, has dismissed concerns about PAS's limited involvement in Barisan Nasional's campaign operations, signalling confidence in his candidacy.
Bersatu has declined to direct supporters in non-contested seats while PAS continues backing BN candidates, signalling deepening rifts within the Perikatan Nasional coalition and potentially reshaping voter behaviour.
Bersatu's information chief has cautioned PN supporters to avoid backing Barisan Nasional in Johor state seats where PN is not fielding candidates, framing such votes as implicit support for the ruling PH-BN coalition.
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Bersatu's Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has dismissed PAS's decision to exclude the party from their political coalition, declaring that Bersatu's own organisational machinery will be sufficient to lead the electoral charge in Johor.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has dismissed concerns over PAS's refusal to mobilise its party machinery to support Bersatu candidates competing in the Johor state election, signalling confidence in his coalition's independent campaign capabilities.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has downplayed tensions within the Perikatan Nasional coalition after PAS declined to deploy party machinery in recent party activities.