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The return of Khairy Jamaluddin (left) and Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein (two, left) to Umno could strengthen the party ahead of the elections, says a political analyst.

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

Major shifts in voter sentiment are unlikely in the deep rural areas, where family ties and personal connections with candidates still dominate. - Bernama photo

Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang - Photo by Bernama

BN candidate Dr Mohamad Yusri Bakir, 54, won with a majority of over 5,000 votes in the Ayer Kuning by-election. - Photo by Bernama

Bersatu Supreme Council member Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan during the 475th Wacana Sinar programme entitled "Perdana Menteri Dua Penggal: Sekat Diktator atau Gimik Politik?" at the Karangkraf Complex, yesterday. - Photo by ASRIL ASWANDI SHUKOR.

PKR President's Office Secretariat senior political secretary Datuk Romli Ishak (two, right) during the 475th Wacana Sinar programme entitled "Perdana Menteri Dua Penggal: Sekat Diktator atau Gimik Politik?" at the Karangkraf Complex, yesterday. - Photo by ASRIL ASWADI SHUKOR

Image for illustrative purposes only. - CANVA

Thaksin Shinawatra - Photo source: Thaksin Shinawatra/FB

An expert has opined that Tengku Zafrul’s selection as Selangor MB could have garnered public support due to his experience and political stance, which was perceived as non-aligned with any particular individual or political figure. - Photo source: Tengku Zafrul's FB