Perikatan Nasional (PN)

Perikatan Nasional (PN) is a conservative political alliance in Malaysia, with Bersatu (Malaysian United Indigenous Party) as its core component. PN's popularity significantly increased during the 2022 general election, where it emerged as the largest opposition bloc after a hung parliament. Currently, PN is newsworthy due to an internal power struggle within Bersatu, threatening to fracture the alliance and weaken its position against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government. This internal conflict is occurring roughly two years before the next general election, raising concerns about PN's ability to effectively challenge the ruling coalition. Furthermore, debates surrounding government initiatives, such as the study on electing Kuala Lumpur's mayor, and the role of young voters in future elections, add to the complex political landscape in which PN operates.