BERSATU President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has admitted that he is unhappy with the recent dismissals of senior party leaders, but maintained that the disciplinary measures were unavoidable to preserve the integrity and future of the party.
“I am not pleased with this (the dismissal of leaders) because they should have fought alongside us, but they have strayed far from what was expected,” Muhyiddin said at the Bersatu Negeri Sembilan Ramadan Blessing event in Nilai on Saturday evening.
The former Prime Minister added that the party had no alternative but to take disciplinary action against those who violated internal rules.
“The party has regulations and a constitution. If someone acts contrary to party rules, it cannot be ignored,” he said.
Muhyiddin described the dismissals as unfortunate, noting that the affected individuals were among the party’s top leadership and in positions that should have strengthened Bersatu, yet their actions undermined the organisation.
“The Supreme Leadership Council had to take steps to prevent these ‘diseases’ because they needed to be stopped. That is why disciplinary action was taken against the deputy president and others,” he explained.
On February 13, Bersatu expelled Deputy President and Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin along with 16 other members for violating Clause 9.1.4 of the party constitution.
Other senior figures dismissed include Bersatu Supreme Council member and Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, and Sungai Manik State Assembly member Datuk Zainol Fadzi Paharudin.
The disciplinary actions also extended to other elected representatives, including Padang Rengas MP Azahari Hasan, Bemban State Assemblyman Mohd Yadzil Yaakub, and Gerik MP Fathul Huzir Ayob, as well as party leaders at divisional level such as Bersatu Sabah Secretary and Libaran Division Chief Yunus Nurdin, and others across multiple constituencies.
When asked about the possibility of further dismissals, Muhyiddin said he had no knowledge of additional leaders being expelled, as such matters fall under the party’s Disciplinary Board.
“I don’t know because that matter is under the Disciplinary Board. Its procedure allows members found to violate the constitution or engage in improper conduct to be reported.
“The Disciplinary Board will review the reports, summon the individuals concerned, and then decide on appropriate action,” he said, underscoring that the process follows established party protocols.
Muhyiddin’s comments highlight his personal disappointment while reinforcing the party’s stance that adherence to rules and constitutionally mandated procedures takes precedence over individual leadership positions or political sentiment. - March 1, 2026
