Now that Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has resigned as the Perikatan Nasional chairperson, speculation is rife that PAS is set to take over in leading the coalition.
The Islamist party has so far kept mum on exactly which of its leaders would replace Muhyiddin, who has led PN since its formation in 2020.
Whoever leads the coalition will also likely become PN’s prime minister candidate in the 16th general election. However, this is not an ironclad rule.
Malaysiakini breaks down who the frontrunners are and why they’re eligible…
