KUALA LUMPUR, El Sky News – Tensions within Perikatan Nasional (PN) have surfaced publicly after BERSATU Deputy President, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, revealed he was sidelined from a crucial leadership meeting held at the private residence of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin tonight.
The “Missing” Invitation
Speaking to reporters at the Dewan Rakyat, a visibly disappointed Hamzah confirmed that he would not be attending the closed-door session, citing a lack of a formal invitation. When pressed by the media on his attendance, the former Home Minister responded pointedly, questioning how he could show up to an event he was never asked to join.
“I wasn’t even invited, so how am I supposed to attend?” he remarked, suggesting that the media should instead ask why a high-ranking party official was left off the guest list.
Strategic Shifts and Leadership Changes
The meeting at Muhyiddin’s residence follows the abrupt cancellation of the scheduled Perikatan Nasional Supreme Council meeting. According to internal sources, tonight’s gathering serves as a “pre-council” session involving the heads of the four component parties within the coalition.
The primary agenda is believed to be centered on the transition of power. Discussions are reportedly focused on:
- Formalizing Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s resignation as the Chairman of Perikatan Nasional.
- Deliberating on a potential successor to lead the opposition coalition before the matter is brought to the Supreme Council.
Coalition Dynamics
While PAS Deputy President Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man confirmed the meeting was taking place, Hamzah’s public admission of being excluded highlights potential friction within the coalition’s top brass. As the Deputy President of BERSATU, Hamzah’s absence from a meeting regarding the future of the coalition’s chairmanship has raised questions about internal unity and the transparency of the succession process.
As of now, the official office of the PN Chairman has not released a statement regarding the criteria for tonight’s invitees or responded to Hamzah’s remarks
