tags - Sinar Daily

The removal of two senior Bersatu leaders from Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) top leadership appears to be part of a broader strategy by Pas to gradually edge Bersatu out of the coalition without formally expelling it, according to political analysts.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

Umno’s move to open its doors for unconditional unity is seen as having the potential to attract back political figures who had previously resigned, were expelled or left the party — including those who later joined Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) but were also expelled. - Bernama FILE PIX

Khalid Abd Samad

Since 2016, Sabah Umno has experienced three major waves of defections involving both members and leaders, namely to Parti Warisan in 2016, to Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) in 2018, and to Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) in 2023. - Bernama photo

Anwar was responding to a question on whether he would call for an early election next year. - Bernama photo

With Gobind Singh Deo taking over as national chairman, replacing Lim Guan Eng, who will move to party advisor, and Anthony Loke remaining as secretary-general, the DAP is striking a balance between continuity and renewal. - Bernama photo

Since 2008, votes and seats won by Umno have been declining.

Pahang Pas information chief Mohd Tarmizi Yahya. - FILEPIC

Ahmad Maslan (center) during his work visit at Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar, Iskandar Puteri, on Saturday.