Overview
- Bersatu’s disciplinary board expelled deputy president Hamzah Zainudin and 16 others with a 14‑day right to appeal, a decision confirmed by secretary-general Azmin Ali.
- Hamzah said he will not appeal, declared Muhyiddin his "No. 1 enemy" and claimed backing from a bloc of Bersatu MPs to remain Opposition Leader.
- After a special leadership council meeting, Muhyiddin defended the purge as constitutional and named Mohd Radzi Jidin and Ahmad Faisal Azumu to carry out deputy president duties.
- Associate wing chief Chong Fat Full resigned following the sackings, former Senate president Rais Yatim stepped down, and Chong said about one third of the associate wing intends to quit.
- Bersatu’s official Facebook page carried erratic posts following the expulsions, with party sources reporting a suspected hack and a complaint lodged with Meta.