Muhyiddin not the founder of Perikatan Nasional, claims former Bersatu chief
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A former information chief for the Bersatu party disputes the claim that Muhyiddin Yassin founded Perikatan Nasional (PN).
- Wan Saiful Wan Jan states that PN was formed through the collective efforts of leaders from its component parties, not a single individual.
- He asserts that the narrative of Muhyiddin being the sole founder is inaccurate and distorts the coalition's historical formation.
Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan, the former information chief of the Bersatu party and Member of Parliament for Tasik Gelugor, has refuted claims that party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is the sole founder of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition. Wan Saiful described such assertions as inaccurate and an attempt to misrepresent the historical facts surrounding PN's establishment.
According to Wan Saiful, the Perikatan Nasional coalition was not the product of a single individual's efforts. Instead, he explained that its formation was the result of collaborative work involving multiple leaders from the component parties at the time. He indicated that the founding meeting of the coalition took place on a specific date, implying a collective decision-making process.
Wan Saiful's statement aims to correct the public record regarding PN's origins, emphasizing the role of collective leadership and party cooperation in its creation. The clarification serves to counter narratives that attribute the coalition's founding solely to Muhyiddin Yassin, highlighting a more inclusive and shared history of its establishment.
PN was not born from the efforts of a single individual alone; rather, it was formed through the involvement of several leaders from the component parties at the time.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.