In the east coast state of Kelantan, Bersatu has a “general” in the form of Ketereh MP Khlir Mohd Nor, who refuses to pledge support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

The former military officer stressed he is loyal to the party headed by Muhyiddin Yassin, who became prime minister for 17 months in 2020 through defections and is now accusing political rivals of attempting to turn over his lawmakers.

“No,” Khlir told Malaysiakini when asked if he...