Bersatu alliance talks

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin confirmed Bersatu has held talks with several political parties on forming a new political alignment ahead of GE16.

“Generally, I have said there have been meetings with several political parties. I mentioned extending an invitation to meet and discuss”

No decision reached

Bersatu president Muhyiddin said no decision has been reached yet on political alignment with any party.

PAS cooperation ended

Bersatu ended political cooperation with PAS after PAS formally terminated ties on June 8.

Open to all parties

Muhyiddin said Bersatu is open to working with any party that respects its fundamental principles.

No election alone

Muhyiddin stated Bersatu could not contest elections alone and needed to work with others for success.

“We were tested when we contested alone in the Negeri Sembilan state election, and that experience proved our position that cooperation is important was correct”

PH negotiations

PH Melaka chairman Adly Zahari confirmed PH is negotiating with Bersatu for Melaka state election.

Court acquittal

Muhyiddin was acquitted of four charges in Jana Wibawa case on September 15.

“One charge of using his position to obtain RM200 million in alleged bribes for Bersatu from Bukhary Equity Sdn Bhd, and three money-laundering charges involving the same amount”

Acquittal not linked

Muhyiddin denied his court acquittal was connected to Pakatan Harapan political cooperation efforts.

“the court decision concerned the criminal proceedings against him and had nothing to do with political cooperation”

Remaining charges

Muhyiddin still faces three charges of RM25.3 million in alleged bribes from multiple companies.

“three charges of using his position to obtain RM25.3 million in alleged bribes for Bersatu from Nepturis Sdn Bhd, Mamfor Sdn Bhd, KCJ Engineering Sdn Bhd, and businessman Azman Yusoff”