KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 -- Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday said he held a meeting with leaders of several opposition parties to discuss forming a coalition focused on national interests.

On Facebook, Muhyiddin said the proposed coalition aims to provide a united opposition front and reinforce the check and balance function in and out of Parliament.

"All those in attendance gave very positive feedback on the proposal," said Muhyiddin posted.

"God willing, I will present the views raised during this meeting at the upcoming Perikatan Nasional Supreme Council Meeting."

Among those present were Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, and other PN components - Datu...