Kuala lumpur: Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairmen of Perak and Negeri Sembilan, Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu and Mohamad Hanifah Abu Baker, have become the latest of PN leaders who announced their resignations from their posts as of 3.15 pm today. Both of them, in separate statements on Facebook, also said that their resignations would take effect on January 1, 2026.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, both leaders noted Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's decision to step down as PN national chairman earlier today and acknowledged that their appointments were made under the chairman's authority. Faizal, who is Bersatu vice-president, expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the leadership and members of PN Perak's component parties for their cooperation, support, and trust throughout his tenure.

Mohamad Hanifah shared that his decision was made with a strong sense of responsibility and aligned with respecting PN's organisational structure, hierarchy, and governance. He expressed his gratitude to all leaders, party colleagues, grassroots machinery, and supporters of Negeri Sembilan PN for their support and trust during his tenure.

Earlier today, Muhyiddin announced his resignation as the national PN chairman, effective January 1, 2026. This move was followed by Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali stepping down as PN secretary-general and Selangor PN chairman, and Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal resigning as Johor PN chief.