Muhyiddin said while he understood the anxiety and unease among members over the party’s “challenges”, there was a need to raise issues through the proper channels.

Failure to do so would not only weaken the party, but could see the tiff being exploited by its rivals.

“In such situations, it is vital we remain calm, disciplined, and confident that the issues would be resolved via the proper channels,” he said in a statement.

“The disciplinary board has been tasked to probe the matter and come to a fair and transparent decision. We should trust the process.”

This comes after Bersatu Supreme Council member Wan Saiful Wan Jan said he would refer secretary-general Azmin Ali to the party’s disciplinary board over alleged threats made against division leaders linked to a supposed plot to oust Muhyiddin as Bersatu president.

He said he would file a similar complaint against Bersatu information chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz.

Wan Saiful, the Tasek Gelugor MP, also said Azmin was unfit to be a party leader as long as the controversy surrounding a leaked explicit video allegedly of him remains unresolved.

Two days ago, Azmin dismissed Wan Saiful’s claim of “new information” over the video, allegedly of him engaging in homosexual acts.

He said Wan Saiful’s remarks highlighted his failure to rely on facts and his tendency to slander others.

Muhyiddin reminded Bersatu members the party’s struggle was larger than its internal disputes.

“We are in a much greater struggle – strengthening Bersatu, strengthening Perikatan Nasional, and defending the people’s interests. Never allow internal challenges to distract us from this goal,” he said.