Bersatu out of Harapan to support Dr M, amid speculation of his resignation

Danial Dzulkifly

24 February 2020 at 1:20 am·1-min read

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has officially quit Pakatan Harapan. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 ― Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has officially quit Pakatan Harapan, said party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

In a Facebook posting Muhyiddin said the decision came after a meeting yesterday in support of party chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

“Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) supreme council in a special meeting on February 23, 2020 have taken the decision to exit Pakatan Harapan,” he said.

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