Bersatu Technically No Longer PN Member After Using Own Logo: Official

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) is no longer technically a member of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition, according to PN Secretary-General Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. He stated that while Bersatu remains legally a member, its decision to use its own logo in the Negeri Sembilan state election signifies a departure from the coalition's unity.

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Technically, they are not PN members after refusing to use our (PN) logo.

Takiyuddin explained that PN's constitution includes provisions for disciplinary actions against member parties, which could lead to suspension or expulsion. He noted that PN has not yet decided on the specific action to be taken against Bersatu, but the matter is under constant consideration to determine the most effective approach. He likened the situation to individual party discipline, where actions are taken against members, but in this case, it applies to a coalition member party.

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PN's constitution has provisions for disciplinary action against member parties, including possible suspension, dismissal, or expulsion from the coalition.

PN anticipates that Bersatu's continued actions could complicate the coalition's future, as the party appears unwilling to remain aligned with PN. Takiyuddin recalled that PN had previously allowed Bersatu to use its logo during the Johor state election, despite the breakdown in cooperation. He questioned Bersatu's motives for using its own logo in Negeri Sembilan if it intended to remain part of PN, suggesting it indicates a political inclination to leave the coalition.

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That is what we are thinking about. We have not decided yet, and that consideration is always there.

The PN Secretary-General emphasized that the coalition is still deliberating on the best course of action. He acknowledged that other parties within PN also have their own disciplinary procedures. The decision-making process involves careful consideration of how to proceed, especially given Bersatu's apparent desire to distance itself from the coalition's shared identity.

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If they want to use the PN logo, maybe we will let them use it. That is why Tok Guru (PAS President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang) said that politically, it is as if they want to leave PN.