A PHOTOGRAPH of a meeting between former Perikatan Nasional (PN) Chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and PAS Vice President Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, accompanied by the status 'Alhamdulillah, insya-Allah', has further strengthened speculation linking the Terengganu Menteri Besar to the shortlisted candidates for the PN Chairman position.
The photo was uploaded by the Political Secretary to PAS President, Mohd Syahir Che Sulaiman via Facebook, today.
Mohd Syahir, who is also the Bachok Member of Parliament, when contacted by Berita Harian, confirmed that the meeting between Muhyiddin and Ahmad Samsuri was held on the mandate given by PAS President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang.
"Yes, Dr Sam met Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on the mandate from the President.
"It was a 'casual meeting' (regular meeting) since Tan Sri Muhyiddin had just returned from abroad," he told BH.
Mohd Syahir, however, did not confirm or deny when asked whether the meeting was related to speculation that Ahmad Samsuri would be nominated to replace Muhyiddin for the position of PN Chairman.
He also announced that a PN Supreme Council meeting would be held in the near future but did not elaborate.
Previously, Abdul Hadi confirmed that the party would lead PN following Muhyiddin's resignation as chairman effective last Thursday.
The Marang MP said that a meeting on the new PN Chairman candidate was expected to be held soon and would also be attended by BERSATU leaders.
Two names have been proposed by PAS so far, namely its deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man and Ahmad Samsuri.
Apart from PAS, BERSATU Deputy President Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainnuddin has also been mentioned among the candidates to lead PN. – January 6, 2026
