KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today expressed sadness over the deregistration of Perikatan Nasional (PN), describing the development as a lesson for leaders of political coalitions to act fairly towards all member parties and comply with their constitutions and the law.

In a statement, Muhyiddin, who founded PN, said he was saddened by the coalition's deregistration.

"However, this decision is a reminder to any party leading a coalition to act fairly towards all member parties and to always comply with the party constitution and the Societies Act 1966," he said.

Muhyiddin also cautioned against the misuse of power and position within a political coalition for the benefit of a particular party or group.