Malaysia de-registers main opposition bloc as elections loom
The move follows a dispute between PN’s key parties and could force its members to contest elections separately, officials said.
- On Tuesday, the Registrar of Societies cancelled the registration of Perikatan Nasional after the coalition's explanation failed to refute grounds for deregistration. The Registrar stated, "we have decided to cancel Perikatan's registration" under Subparagraph 13 of the Societies Act.
- RoS issued a notice on September 22 requiring Perikatan to provide explanations regarding matters raised under Subsection 13 of the Societies Act. The coalition submitted its response on October 12.
- After examining submitted documents, RoS found the coalition's explanations failed to refute the grounds for deregistration. The Registrar stressed that every registered organization must ensure compliance with the Societies Act and its own constitution.
- Perikatan previously faced internal disputes after Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia complained to RoS about the party's position within the coalition. This conflict preceded the recent regulatory action.
- The Registrar affirmed it will continue carrying out regulatory and enforcement functions to ensure orderly, transparent, and integrity-driven governance of societies. The department emphasized its commitment to acting in accordance with the law.
24 Articles
24 Articles
Malaysia deregisters main opposition bloc as elections loom - Asia & Pacific
Opposition group Perikatan Nasional (PN) is facing growing rifts of its own between the conservative Islamist party PAS - which has the most seats of any single party in Malaysia's 222-member parliament - and the Malay nationalist party Bersatu, with both vying for leadership of the coalition.
Malaysia’s opposition bloc declared invalid, but limited gains for Anwar
Malaysia’s main opposition coalition lost its registration on Tuesday, just 11 days before nominations for a state election, drawing accusations that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government is using state powers to cripple its rivals. The decision leaves Perikatan Nasional (PN) – already fractured by a bitter dispute between its Islamist anchor, the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), and estranged partner Bersatu – fighting to preserve its ele…
Channel News Asia
PressNewsAgencyMalaysia de-registers main opposition bloc Perikatan Nasional as elections loom
Perikatan Nasional's dissolution would mean that its component parties would not be able to contest the upcoming elections under a common banner.
Ahead of the upcoming elections in Malaysia, the official registration of the main opposition alliance, Perikatan Nasional (PN), has been cancelled. The decision, taken following leadership disputes within the alliance, jeopardizes the opposition's ability to participate in the elections under a unified banner and has heightened political tensions.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
