PN to take disciplinary action against Bersatu, says Takiyuddin
Perikatan Nasional (PN) has announced plans to initiate disciplinary proceedings against its component party, Bersatu, for actions deemed contrary to the coalition's interests. The decision follows internal tensions, including Bersatu's decision to contest seats against the coalition in state elections.
Why it matters
This move signals significant internal instability within the Malaysian political coalition, potentially impacting future electoral alliances and governance.
KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional will initiate disciplinary proceedings against Bersatu over actions it says are contrary to the coalition's interests, says its secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.
He announced the decision after an emergency Perikatan supreme council meeting, with the proceedings to be conducted in line with Clause 15 of the coalition's constitution.
“Perikatan's supreme council has the power to take disciplinary action against any component party that acts against its interests,” he told a press conference after the meeting, which ended close to midnight on Sunday (Oct 25).
He was joined by Malaysian Indian People's Party (MIPP) secretary-general N. Sathes Kumar, Parti Wawasan Negara (Wawasan) secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah, Gerakan secretary-general Wong Chia Zhen and Pejuang information chief Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali.
Takiyuddin said the provision allowed the coalition to issue a warning, suspend or expel a component party, depending on the seriousness of the alleged offence.
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