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Speculation over a snap 16th General Election (GE16) is nearing boiling point, fuelled by cryptic signals from Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, hinting that the state could head to the polls as early as May or June 2026.

Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin. BERNAMA FILE PIX

Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin

Ahmad Maslan also reminded Umno members not to be complacent over turmoil within rival parties, and instead to focus on strengthening their own party. - Bernama photo

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he will meet Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh to seek clarification on the meaning behind the statement made by the Umno Youth chief following his resignation as a Melaka state executive councillor (Exco). Photo by Bernama

Ahmad speaking to reporters after the briefing session with the Umno president at Dewan Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL), here on Wednesday.

Umno President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers his speech at the Political Symposium in the Digital Era 2026 on the first day of the 2025 Umno General Assembly, which runs from Jan 14 to 17, at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL) today. Photo by Bernama

Khaled (third from left) after a meet-and-greet session with the Kampung Malam community at the Pangkalan Kota Open Hall here on Friday.

Umno Youth Chief Datuk Dr Akmal Salleh - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Muhamad Akmal (left) and Asyraf Wajdi are among the Umno leaders who criticised Yeo's actions.