Muhyiddin Yassin, the president of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), reversed his decision to not defend his presidency, amid speculation of a potential challenge. Several potential candidates, including Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainuddin, vice-president Radzi Jidin, and supreme council member Azmin Ali, have been mentioned as contenders. The support for Muhyiddin within the party's top leadership was evident, with the Bersatu supreme council expressing the need for his leadership. However, the party is facing challenges as some parliamentarians declared their support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, potentially causing divisions within Bersatu. The next general election in Malaysia must be held by Feb 2028, and the president of Bersatu could potentially become the prime minister if the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition wins.

Bersatu's U-turn and Internal Dynamics