PN says ROS deregistration notice a political attack, issues gag order
Gag order may be aimed at finding fault with Bersatu for disciplinary breaches.
On September 25, the Registrar of Societies (RoS) suspended the activities of the opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional (PN) and issued a show-cause notice to the coalition, following a formal complaint by its component party, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu). The regulatory department announced the suspension under Subsection 13(2) of the Societies Act 1966, requiring the coalition to respond within a specified timeframe.
The notice was issued on September 22, prompting the RoS to freeze all activities of Perikatan Nasional starting September 23. This suspension does not constitute a final deregistration order but serves as a protective measure to address a potential breach of the coalition's party constitution. PN has acknowledged receiving the notice, which threatens to cancel the coalition's registration if the issue is not resolved within 30 days.
The dispute centers around a complaint filed by Bersatu regarding a PN meeting held on July 16, 2026. PN has also received the suspension order, halting all coalition operations until further notice. The timing of these enforcement actions, serving on September 22 and 23, coincided with the announcement and dissolution of the Melaka State Legislative Assembly ahead of snap elections.
PN secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan rejected the legal basis for the RoS decision, indicating the coalition's intention to challenge the decision in court to protect its registration. Takiyuddin suggested that the enforcement action may have been influenced by political pressure and asked supporters to remain calm, vowing to provide regular updates on the situation.
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