Malaysia's Registrar of Societies cancels Perikatan Nasional's registration under the Societies Act 1966
20 October 2026
The Registrar of Societies (RoS) of Malaysia said on 20 October 2026 that it has cancelled the registration of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition.
The cancellation was made under subparagraph 13(1)(c)(iv) of the Societies Act 1966.
RoS had issued PN a notice dated 22 September 2026 under subsection 13(2) of the same Act, asking the coalition to explain and make representations.
PN submitted its reply on 12 October 2026, and RoS said the reply did not refute the grounds for deregistration.
RoS said it had received an official complaint from Bersatu on 11 August 2026 relating to a PN Supreme Council meeting held on 16 July 2026.
In plain words
RoS Registrar of Societies — The Malaysian authority that registers and regulates societies, including political parties and coalitions.
Perikatan Nasional National Alliance — An opposition coalition in Malaysia whose component parties include Bersatu and PAS.