The Registrar of Societies Malaysia (RoS) confirmed receiving an official complaint from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) regarding its membership status in Perikatan Nasional (PN) and claims that the party was excluded from a coalition supreme council meeting, according to an official RoS statement released on August 11, 2026. The department stated it is reviewing the matter under the Societies Act 1966 (Act 832), the Societies Regulations 1984, party constitutions, and official records.
Regulatory Review Under the Societies Act
RoS director-general Datuk Mohd Zulfikar Ahmad stated that the department is examining all information, documents, and explanations submitted by the concerned parties to ensure a comprehensive legal review, according to coverage by the New Straits Times. The agency emphasized that every registered organization must comply strictly with the Societies Act 1966, related regulations, and its respective constitution. RoS reiterated that it operates professionally and impartially without holding any vested interest in a political party.
Origins of the Perikatan Nasional Coalition Dispute
The formal complaint follows escalating friction within the opposition coalition after PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang publicly stated that Bersatu’s membership in PN lapsed automatically. According to reports by The Vibes, Abdul Hadi attributed this lapse to Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announcing plans to form a new political coalition. The dispute also centers on a disputed PN Supreme Council meeting held on July 16, which Bersatu claims it was shut out of.
Political Fallout and Responses from Coalition Leadership
Bersatu information chief Datuk Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz criticized PAS for using the coalition for unilateral political gains, arguing that these actions violated the PN constitution and infringed upon member rights, as reported by the New Straits Times. Tun Faisal urged RoS to intervene swiftly to resolve the internal crisis. Meanwhile, PN secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan stated that the coalition was fully prepared to provide an explanation if summoned by RoS regarding the complaints raised by Bersatu leaders.
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