Muhyiddin Yassin Resignation Shakes Malaysia Opposition
December 30, 2025
4:37 am
Malaysia’s former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Tuesday that he will step down as leader of the Perikatan Nasional opposition coalition, a decision that could reshape the political alliance and open the door for the Islamist PAS party to take control ahead of future elections.
Muhyiddin said his resignation as coalition chairman will take effect on January 1. He did not give a reason for the move, which comes amid growing internal tensions within the bloc as it seeks to challenge Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government.
In a brief statement, Muhyiddin thanked coalition leaders for their support during …
