PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's resignation as Perikatan Nasional chairman has yet to be finalised as it must be decided on and approved during an official meeting, says Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.
"Even though it has been announced and the resignation letter has been sent; in terms of the Perikatan constitution, it must be decided in a meeting.
"So officially, the resignation is not valid yet," the The Perikatan election director was quoted as saying to Sinar Harian on Wednesday (Jan 7).
Muhammad Sanusi was asked to comment on speculation that PAS vice president and Terengganu Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar would be the new Perikatan chairman.
This was after a photo of Ahmad Samsuri and Muhyiddin pictured together went viral on social media.
Muhammad Sanusi said it was premature to talk about any appointment since Muhyiddin's resignation had not been confirmed in a meeting yet.
"If the meeting decides otherwise, then the position will remain even though it has been announced to the public," he said adding that the meeting to discuss the matter would be held within a week's time.
On Dec 30, 2025, Muhyiddin announced his resignation as Perikatan chairman effective Jan 1, 2026.
Following his resignation, several other Perikatan leaders also announced their respective resignations, including Datuk Seri Azmin Ali (Selangor Perikatan chairman), Datuk Seri Sahruddin Jamal (Johor Perikatan chairman) and Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu (Perak Perikatan chairman).
