SHAH ALAM – A wave of resignations by Bersatu leaders within Perikatan Nasional (PN) signals that the coalition is undergoing a major phase of power transition.
What has unfolded is not merely a reshuffling of positions but a clear indication that the leadership structure and balance of power within PN have been changing.
The resignations of key Bersatu figures in Selangor, Johor, Perak and Negeri Sembilan following Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s decision to step down as PN chairman suggested that Bersatu’s standing was no longer as strong as before.
Bersatu was seen to be adjusting to a new political structure at a time when its influence within PN was increasingly being tested.
In the meantime, PN’s strength appeared to be more concentrated in Pas-led states such as Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu and Perlis, where grassroots support was considered more entrenched.
This reality placed Bersatu in a difficult position, as the party needed to prove that it remained relevant rather than merely a supporting partner within the coalition.
For the public, the main concern was not who controlled positions of power, but whether political stability could be assured.
Prolonged internal turmoil risked reinforcing the perception that Bersatu had yet to find a clear direction for its political struggle.
However, the crisis also opened space for Bersatu to regroup and renew its political approach.
If the party was able to present fresher leadership and push an agenda that addressed daily concerns such as the cost of living and employment, the opportunity for recovery remained.
Bersatu was standing at a critical crossroads as the next general election approached.
Whether the party could remain a key political player or continue to be marginalised depended on its ability to convince the public that it was still capable of offering stability and real solutions.