Muhyiddin caught between a rock and a hard place after Bersatu purge
Muhyiddin Yassin appears to be caught between a rock and a hard place as he seeks to tighten his grip on Bersatu and restore discipline after months of infighting, analysts say, warning that he risks deepening divisions and straining the party’s partnership with PAS.
Awang Azman Pawi of Universiti Malaya said the sacking of Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan and four division chiefs was to rein in dissenting factions.
“As party president, Muhyiddin has to do what is right. If he doesn’t act, the problem will spread,” he told FMT.
“But even with this action, Bersatu’s internal situation is already critical and its relationship with PAS is also strained.”
Bersatu said that Wan Saiful and the four division chiefs were booted from the party for violating its constitution and code of conduct.
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