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Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has been officially appointed as the new Perikatan Nasional chairman, succeeding Muhyiddin Yassin.

Last updated at Feb 23, 2026

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New PN Chairman

Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has been officially appointed as the new Perikatan Nasional chairman, succeeding Muhyiddin Yassin.

Last updated at Feb 23, 2026

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🗳️ Official Leadership Transition

Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar is officially the new chairman of Perikatan Nasional. The Terengganu Menteri Besar takes over the leadership of the coalition following a high level meeting among component party leaders to chart a new direction for the opposition bloc.

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🤝 Sole And Unanimous Candidate

PAS secretary general Takiyuddin Hassan confirmed that Ahmad Samsuri was the sole candidate for the position. He was unanimously agreed upon due to his excellent track record in Terengganu, where the coalition won all state seats during the last election.

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🔎 Who Is Dr Samsuri?

Known as Doctor Sam, Ahmad Samsuri is an aerospace engineer turned politician who rose to prominence as the Menteri Besar of Terengganu. He is widely regarded as a moderate and technocratic leader capable of managing the diverse interests within the coalition.

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🔥 New Roles For Senior Leaders

Former chairman Muhyiddin Yassin has been appointed as the deputy chairman of Perikatan Nasional. Meanwhile, Abdul Hadi Awang is expected to step down from the supreme council as part of a broader restructuring of the coalition leadership hierarchy.

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🔥 Opposition Leader Still Vacant

Perikatan Nasional has yet to decide on a new Opposition Leader to replace Hamzah Zainudin. While Takiyuddin Hassan confirmed that PAS will take over the post, the specific candidate will be decided and announced at a later date.

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⏪ Previously: Muhyiddin's Resignation

The leadership change follows the resignation of Muhyiddin Yassin as coalition chairman, which took effect on January first. His departure opened the way for a transition of power within the opposition after leading the alliance through several major national polls.

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⚠️ In Related News: Crisis Within BERSATU Worsens

The transition coincides with a worsening crisis within Bersatu as several senior members have resigned. This includes the dissolution of the Dungun division and the removal of Ronald Kiandee from the coalition supreme council amid a deepening crisis of confidence.

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