Zahid says RoS 'did not act arbitrarily' in suspending PN

The Registrar of Societies (RoS) did not act arbitrarily in suspending all activities of Perikatan Nasional (PN), as the decision was based on a complaint lodged by one of the coalition's component parties, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The RoS exercised its discretion based on the constitutions of organisations registered under the Societies Act 1966, with Zahid stating that the RoS is responsible for safeguarding the interests of members of organisations registered with the department.

Zahid urged PN component parties to remain calm and emphasized that the coalition parties would use their respective party symbols to enter electoral contests in the Melaka election or the upcoming general election, should the suspension continue.

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