# Muhyiddin confirms Bersatu alliance talks started

> Muhyiddin says Bersatu talks began with parties for GE16, denies court acquittal linked to Pakatan cooperation.
- Title: Muhyiddin confirms Bersatu alliance talks started · Malay Mail
- Summary: Muhyiddin says Bersatu talks began with parties for GE16, denies court acquittal linked to Pakatan cooperation. Muhyiddin Yassin confirmed Bersatu started…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/20/muhyiddin-confirms-bersatu-alliance-talks-started-denies-jana-wibawa-court-outcome-tied-to-pakatan-cooperation/235832
- Author: Malay Mail
- Published: 2026-09-20T10:27:22+00:00
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- Topics: muhyiddin, bersatu, pakatan harapan, ge16, jana wibawa, malaysia, political alliance, court acquittal, news, world
## 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
## Key takeaway

Muhyiddin Yassin confirmed Bersatu started alliance talks ahead of GE16 but denied his Jana Wibawa court acquittal was tied to Pakatan Harapan cooperation.