{
  "id": 15685603,
  "title": "RoS deregisters Perikatan after coalition fails to refute grounds for cancellation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/ros-deregisters-perikatan-after-coalition-fails-to-refute-grounds-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T02:16:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/20/ros-deregisters-perikatan-after-coalition-fails-to-refute-grounds-for-cancellation/239819"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Registrar of Societies (RoS) has officially deregistered the Perikatan Nasional (PN) political coalition, following its inability to effectively respond to the grounds for cancellation presented by the coalition. The RoS made this decision after a thorough review of all submitted documents and explanations from PN on October 12. The department concluded that PN's justification for retaining its registration was not compelling enough. According to the RoS statement, the cancellation of the PN's registration is in accordance with subparagraph 13(1)(iv) of the Societies Act 1966. The RoS had initially issued a notice on September 22 to PN, providing the coalition with a chance to submit an explanation and representations regarding the issues raised. PN submitted its response on October 12. The RoS emphasized the importance of registered societies adhering to the provisions of the Societies Act 1966 and their respective constitutions. The department also assured that it would continue to enforce its regulatory and enforcement functions with firmness, fairness, and adherence to the law, ensuring orderly, transparent, and integrity-driven governance of societies. The PN's deregistration comes amid an internal dispute within the coalition, triggered by a complaint filed by the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) against the party's position in the coalition. RoS had acknowledged receiving Bersatu's official complaint on August 11, which included allegations of exclusion from the PN Supreme Council meeting on July 16 and a concern regarding its membership status in the coalition.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 — The Registrar of Societies (RoS) has cancelled the registration of Perikatan Nasional (PN) aft...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "RoS deregisters Perikatan after coalition fails to refute grounds for cancellation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/ros-deregisters-perikatan-after-coalition-fails-to-refute-grounds-for-15689908",
        "published": "2026-10-20T02:16:47.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}