Bersatu salahkan PAS atas pembatalan pendaftaran PN

The United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) has accused the Perikatan Nasional (PN) leadership, chaired by PAS, of illegally cancelling the registration of the PN-Gabungan party by the Malaysian Private Organizations Registration Department (JPPM). The party's Deputy President, Mohamed Azmin Ali, claims the decision proves PN leadership violated the Companies Act 1966 and the constitutional framework of PN.

He argues the move is a "fatal" breach of PN's Article 7.1 Party Constitution and will cripple PN's future. JPPM announced the cancellation of PN's registration after reviewing the party's explanation that the union failed to justify its continued registration in a previous notice. PN's Deputy President Takiyuddin Hassan stated the decision was made after examining PN's documents and explanations received on Oct 12, which proved insufficient to justify its continued registration.

PN Deputy President Takiyuddin Hassan vowed the union would challenge the cancellation and requested the proceedings and effects be delayed pending judicial review. Azmin also alleged a threat and pressure to expel Bersatu through the use of a non-official veto power by a non-leadership figure in the PN's Majlis Besar. He did not name the individual in the statement.

Azmin's complaint to JPPM was made on Aug 11, with the intention to ensure PN is governed responsibly, clearly, and with integrity, and adheres to its laws and constitutional framework. He claims Bersatu has provided JPPM with explanations and evidence as of Aug 18, which it claims show the party's right to participate in the union has been denied.

Azmin also criticized PAS and its allies for their characterization of the cancellation as if they were political casualties trying to gain sympathy ahead of the PRN Melaka elections. He said, "Today, PAS and its allies portray themselves as political victims and attempt to garner sympathy leading up to the PRN Melaka elections.

"In reality, PAS failed to manage an organization based on principles of democracy, good governance, and often betraying comrades in struggle."