Registrar of Societies deregisters Perikatan Nasional coalition

The Registrar of Societies (ROS) has deregistered Perikatan Nasional, citing an unsatisfactory reply to a show-cause order issued to the political coalition. The deregistration comes after ROS found the coalition's written response failed to adequately address concerns raised by the regulatory body.

Perikatan Nasional, which comprises several political parties including PAS and Bersatu, had been given an opportunity to respond to the show-cause notice before any action was taken. However, ROS determined that the coalition's submission did not meet the required standards or provide adequate explanations for the issues in question.

The deregistration represents a formal dissolution of the coalition's legal status as a registered political entity. This development may have implications for the coalition's ability to function as an organized political force in upcoming electoral processes and parliamentary activities.

The decision by ROS reflects stricter regulatory oversight of political coalitions in Malaysia. Political coalitions must comply with registration requirements and respond appropriately to regulatory inquiries to maintain their legal standing.