PERIKATAN Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin said today there is no concept of a “big brother” or a dominant party in the coalition.

Muhyiddin, who is also Bersatu president, in his speech at Bersatu’s fourth annual general assembly, said it also proves that PN cultivated new political norms that are more democratic.

“PN was formed in the spirit of fair partnership, where all parties receive fair and equitable treatment and all decisions are made collectively in a spirit of deliberation and high solidarity,” he told more than 1,000 delegates.

Also present were party deputy president Ahmad Faizal Azumu, vice-presidents Ronald Kiandee, Radzi Jidin and Mohd Rafiq Naizamohideen, and other leaders.

Muhyiddin said he also believes that despite being a new coalition, the people are already evaluating PN’s track record.

“Although we are a new political coalition, we have managed to prove that when we become the government, we care about the people. We help all those in need regardless of race and religion,” he said.

“We govern with integrity. We never misappropriate people’s money and do not rob the country’s assets.

“In running the country’s administration, we do not do things at will. Instead, we follow rules and laws, and we respect civil servants as the executors of government policies and regulations.”

The Pagoh MP said party members must continue to unite and strengthen Bersatu as well as spread its wings nationwide by establishing more branches to enable the party to remain relevant going forward.

He said this assembly will also approve an amendment to the party’s constitution to establish the Srikandi Muda wing and hoped it will attract more young women to participate.

He said the decision to determine the date of the next general election is not only determined by Umno but also the parties that formed the government.

“Other friends (political parties), especially in PN, will sit down to discuss with the prime minister (Ismail Sabri Yaakob) on when the time is right for the election. That is among the terms (of PN’s support for Ismail),” he said.

Later, at a press conference, Muhyiddin said the question of dissolving Parliament is the right of the prime minister, but felt that it should be discussed with PN, which is also part of the government bloc. – Bernama, December 19, 2021.