Leader says taking responsibility for party’s dismal performance in general election.

Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki says disloyal members will lead pact to ruin.

Party president needs to win grassroots’ confidence on the decision.

Mohamad Hasan says joining the unity government would enable the party to meet the needs of Malays.

Years of opposing nemesis did not make us stronger, more influential with Malay voters, party’s no. 2 says.

Coalition’s promise of a Malay-Muslim government also a pull factor.

Some fear manipulation by outsiders.

Hizatul Isham Abdul Jalil says party constitution allows any member to challenge leaders’ spots in polls.

Sources say it is a protest against party direction.

Uniforms, books, bus fares cost the most.

Aim of combined manifestos should also be improving the economy.

Experts believe ruling coalition has to keep controversial practice for unity, continuity.

Activists attribute settlers’ shift in support to Muhyiddin Yassin’s Malay identity narrative, Islamic sentiments.

Experts say taking care of people’s needs will, in turn, help tackle race and religion.

Disgruntled members will be seeking to oust president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.