PETALING JAYA: The deregistration of Perikatan Nasional has exposed PAS’ failure to comply with the Societies Act 1966 and the coalition’s constitution, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.
The Bersatu secretary-general said the explanations and evidence PAS presented during the Registrar of Societies (ROS) investigation failed to establish compliance with the law.
“Unlawful action can cause immense harm and destroy the future of Perikatan,” he said in a statement on Tuesday (Oct 20).
Earlier, the ROS announced the deregistration of Perikatan.
In a statement on Tuesday, the ROS said Perikatan had been issued a notice dated Sept 22 to submit an explanation and representations on matters raised under Subsection 13(2) of the Societies Act 1966.
"After examining all the submitted documents and explanations, we found that the reasons given did not refute the grounds for deregistration stated in the notice or provide sufficient justification for maintaining the coalition’s registration.
"Consequently, we have decided to cancel Perikatan's registration under Subparagraph 13(1)(c)(iv) of the Societies Act," the statement read.
Azmin said Perikatan’s leadership had sidelined good governance and transparency, creating what he described as an alleged threat and pressure to strip Bersatu of its membership as a legitimate component party.
He said Perikatan leaders, led by PAS, had made a “fatal” mistake by denying Bersatu the right to attend, express its views and vote at the coalition’s Supreme Council meeting on July 16.
“This was a violation of Clause 7.1 of its own constitution," said Azmin.
Azmin added the ROS decision vindicated Bersatu’s efforts to save the coalition.
“Bersatu’s complaint on Aug 11, 2026, was intended to ensure that Perikatan was managed according to the principles of accountability, transparency and integrity, while complying with all legal requirements and the party’s constitution,” he said.
He added that Bersatu would study the full ROS decision and discuss its next steps at the party’s supreme council meeting.
The party aimed to rebuild public confidence in a moderate political coalition that promoted values-based politics and a new vision for a Malaysia that ensured prosperity for all Malaysians, he said.
