Perikatan Nasional (PN) has officially formed its presidential council, comprising the leaders of its four component parties, to enhance decision-making within the opposition coalition, according to PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.
In a statement reported by Berita Harian, Tuan Ibrahim confirmed that the proposal for the presidential council had been submitted to the Registrar of Societies (RoS) and received approval. “The presidential council now exists officially to resolve matters that remain unresolved at the Supreme Council level. The council will have the final say,” said the Kubang Kerian MP.
Tuan Ibrahim explained that the council was informally established prior to the last general election, despite lacking RoS approval at the time. He emphasized its role in addressing complex issues that lower-level committees or state-level discussions cannot resolve. “This is crucial because not every matter can be settled at the lower level. Some issues require thorough discussion and careful consideration, and that is the role of the presidential council,” he elaborated.
On July 10, it was reported that PAS had proposed the creation of the presidential council to oversee PN’s strategic direction, while an executive committee, led by Bersatu deputy president Hamzah Zainudin, would handle the coalition’s daily operations and champion key issues. Under this structure, the presidents of PAS, Bersatu, Gerakan, and the Malaysian Indian People’s Party (MIPP) would form the presidential council while continuing to serve on the PN Supreme Council.
Speculation arose that PAS’s proposal was a strategic move to reduce the influence of PN chairman Muhyiddin Yassin. However, Tuan Ibrahim firmly dismissed these claims, asserting that the council’s formation does not undermine Muhyiddin’s leadership. “The question of undermining Muhyiddin’s role does not arise,” he clarified. “The council does not meet frequently and only convenes when new issues emerge, unlike the Supreme Council, which holds monthly meetings.”
The establishment of the presidential council marks a significant step in formalizing PN’s governance structure, ensuring that critical decisions are made efficiently and collaboratively among its component parties.
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