KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional (PN) was formed on Aug 7, 2020, following an idea mooted by its then president, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
It currently comprises four component parties: Pas, Bersatu, Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia (Gerakan) and Parti Rakyat India Malaysia (MIPP).
The collapse of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government led by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad following the "Sheraton Move" in February 2020 paved the way for the formation of the PN government.
At the time, PN comprised Bersatu, Pas, Gerakan, Sabah Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) and the Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP). The coalition sought to champion the people's interests regardless of race, religion or region, and to govern the country with integrity.
Tensions within PN have escalated, with several senior Bersatu leaders resigning, including Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, who announced his resignation as PN secretary-general and Selangor PN chairman.
PN's current official membership comprises Pas, Gerakan, MIPP, Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) and Parti Wawasan Negara (Wawasan).
On Sept 23, the Registrar of Societies (RoS) suspended all PN activities. Today, RoS cancelled PN's registration.
Perikatan Nasional: Key dates
Feb 23, 2020 – The Sheraton Move triggered a political crisis that led to the end of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government.
Feb 24, 2020 – Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad resigned as prime minister.
Feb 29, 2020 – The Yang di-Pertuan Agong appointed Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as the eighth prime minister.
March 1, 2020 – Muhyiddin was sworn in as prime minister.
March 9, 2020 – The new Cabinet was announced.
May 17, 2020 – A memorandum of understanding on political cooperation was signed by parties supporting the government at the time.
Aug 7, 2020 – PN was officially registered with the Registrar of Societies (RoS).
Aug 19, 2020 – Parti Progresif Sabah (SAPP) and Pas officially joined PN.
Feb 11, 2021 – Gerakan joined PN.
Aug 16, 2021 – Muhyiddin resigned as prime minister after losing majority support.
Nov 19, 2022 – PN won 74 parliamentary seats in the 15th General Election.
Dec 5, 2022 – Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) left PN.
January 2023 – Gerakan denied leaving PN.
April 22, 2024 – Parti Rakyat India Malaysia (MIPP) joined PN.
Dec 14, 2024 – SAPP left PN, ending its membership in the coalition.
Dec 30, 2025 – Muhyiddin announced his resignation as PN chairman, effective Jan 1, 2026.
Feb 22, 2026 – Pas vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar was appointed PN chairman.
June 22, 2026 – Pejuang joined PN.
July 6, 2026 – Parti Wawasan Negara (Wawasan) joined PN.
Sept 23, 2026 – RoS suspended all PN activities.
Oct 5, 2026 – PN filed an application for judicial review at the High Court to challenge the suspension notice issued by RoS.
Oct 20, 2026 – RoS cancelled PN's registration.
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