KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 30 -- Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has decided to step down as chairman of Perikatan Nasional (PN), with his resignation taking effect on January 1, 2026, amid mounting tensions within the opposition coalition.

The announcement was made through a media statement posted on Muhyiddin's Facebook page this morning, in which the Bersatu president said he had decided to relinquish the post after five years at the helm of PN.

"I have made the decision to relinquish my position as chairman of Perikatan Nasional, effective January 1, 2026," he said, thanking PN leaders for their support since the coalition's formation and wishing its leadership and component parties well.

Muhyiddin's decision was later confirmed by Bersatu secret...