Bersatu fears PN supreme council meeting will be breaking law

The Perikatan Nasional (PN) supreme council meeting scheduled for tonight has sparked concerns from the Bersatu party, which fears the gathering may violate the Societies Act. Bersatu secretary-general Azmin Ali stated that the party will consult with its legal counsel before deciding whether to attend the meeting. Although PN has received a temporary stay on its deregistration by the Registrar of Societies, Ali emphasized that a stay does not equate to a full restoration of the coalition's status.

He further pointed out that both the Home Minister and the Registrar of Societies have appealed against the stay. Bersatu contends that since the appeal notice has been filed, all parties should maintain the status quo until all legal proceedings have been exhausted. If PAS and its allies proceed with the PN supreme council meeting, Bersatu fears potential legal repercussions.

The Bersatu leader reiterated that the party will discuss the matter with its lawyers to ensure adherence to the PN constitution and the Societies Act. The PN supreme council is set to convene at PAS headquarters in Kuala Lumpur tonight to deliberate on the upcoming Melaka election and other issues. PN was previously suspended by the Registrar of Societies in late September and subsequently deregistered last Tuesday following a complaint from Bersatu over the coalition's leadership.

The High Court temporarily halted PN's deregistration two days later. Bersatu is closely monitoring the situation and intends to consult with its legal team before making a decision.