Kuala lumpur: PAS vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has been appointed as the new Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman following the resignation of Bersatu President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin more than a month ago.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, PN deputy secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan announced the appointment at a media conference after the coalition supreme council's extraordinary meeting at PAS headquarters. The meeting also approved Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's resignation as PN chairman effective January 1, 2026.

Takiyuddin mentioned that discussions about a new Parliament Opposition Leader to replace Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, who was sacked from Bersatu, were still ongoing. He noted that component parties agreed the position should be held by PAS, but a decision has not yet been reached as PAS requires more time to study the matter.

Ahmad Samsuri described his appointment as PN chairman as a significant and challenging duty. The Terengganu Menteri Besar stated that he would hold a PN supreme council meeting to determine the appointment in accordance with the coalition's constitution.

He emphasized the need to expedite efforts to strengthen political ties, implement structural improvements, and position PN as a nucleus of hope for the people. Ahmad Samsuri shared these thoughts in a Facebook post today.