Bersatu concluded its annual general assembly in Shah Alam last weekend with a gala dinner to mark the party’s ninth anniversary since its formation on Sept 7, 2016.

Party president Muhyiddin Yassin, in his policy speech, winding-up address, and two press conferences, underscored the urgency for all members and leaders to close ranks in preparing to face elections as the leader of Perikatan Nasional.

However, Muhyiddin’s...