Azmin accuses PAS of causing PN deregistration and deflecting blame onto Bersatu

Azmin Ali, secretary-general of Bersatu, charged PAS with “wrecking” Perikatan Nasional, saying its conduct compelled the Registry of Societies to move for deregistration. He claimed PAS is now trying to shift responsibility onto Bersatu. In retaliation, Takiyuddin Hassan, secretary-general of both PN and PAS, said the coalition would invoke Clause 15 of its constitution to discipline Bersatu for running against PN candidates in the Negeri Sembilan election.

Bersatu’s leadership, including vice-president Ahmad Faizal Azumu, offered no comment, directing inquiries to Takiyuddin. The rift intensified after the Registry’s October 20 decision, which was temporarily halted by the Kuala Lumpur High Court pending a judicial review. Both the Registry and the government have appealed the stay. The disagreement highlights deepening tensions within the ruling coalition.