KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 25 -- Perikatan Nasional (PN) is set to hold an extraordinary meeting of its supreme council this Thursday and pick a new chairman following the resignation of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

The agenda was among several listed in a notice issued by PN deputy secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan on January 23, Harian Metro reported today.

"Referring to the above matter (extraordinary meeting notice) and related letters from Gerakan President and PN Deputy Chairman Datuk Dr Dominic Lau Hoe Chai, as well as PAS President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, dated January 7 and 10 respectively.

"Based on Clause 12.2 of the PN constitution, an Extraordinary Supreme Council Meeting can be convened upon a written request to the S...