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While Dr Sam had a professional and technocratic image, Pas’ Islamic narrative could limit support among non-Malay and urban voters.

Experts said DAP has likely reached its peak support among its traditional non-Malay, especially Chinese, voters. The priority now is not to expand significantly, but to prevent losing existing support.

MCA deputy publicity chief Neow Choo Seong during Interviu titled ‘Kami Tak Main Sentimen Macam DAP!’ (We Don’t Play Sentiment Like DAP!), hosted by Haizir Othman and aired on Sinar Harian’s digital platform on Monday.

Political analyst Associate Professor Dr Mohd Azhar Abd Hamid suggested that Hamzah’s strong rapport with the top leadership of Pas could significantly smoothen his transition into the Islamic party.

The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and the Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah attended the launch of the book GEMILANG: Selangor Football History at Stadium Merdeka. - Bernama photo

While Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin remains the constitutionally legitimate president, Mujibu revealed that his leadership is under immense political strain following a shift in allegiance among the party's Members of Parliament.

Hamzah’s removal is not just about one man’s political future. It is about Bersatu’s identity. Is it consolidating into a tightly led organisation prepared for electoral battle? Or is it entering another cycle of internal contestation? - Photo source: Hamzah Zainudin/Facebook

The expulsion of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin from Bersatu was expected, says former Bersatu information chief Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan.

Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin delivering his speech at the party's annual general assembly held at IDCC, Shah Alam on Sept 6, 2025. (SINAR PHOTO)

Speculation that Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin may be expelled by the Disciplinary Board of Bersatu is not merely an internal party issue.