In what could possibly be his final Malaysia election, can Muhyiddin assist Bersatu climate a troublesome problem?

Nonetheless, his tenure solely lasted till August 2021 when some MPs from BN’s most important element get together, the United Malays Nationwide Organisation (UMNO) pulled their help for him and put forth get together vice-president Ismail Sabri Yaakob to exchange Mr Muhyiddin as prime minister.

Initially of his GE15 marketing campaign, Mr Muhyiddin rejected PH’s label that he and Bersatu politicians have been “traitors”. 

Talking throughout a marketing campaign walkabout in Sungai Raya, Pagoh on Nov 5, Mr Muhyiddin acknowledged: “We (Bersatu) decided to depart PH as a result of we felt our coalition companions not cared for the pursuits of the Malays and the sovereignty of Islam. Is that flawed? 

“You may name me a traitor however I can not betray my race, faith and nation.” 

Mr Hafidzi Razali, a senior analyst with strategic advisory agency Bower Group Asia instructed CNA that it was extremely seemingly that Mr Muhyiddin will retain his seat as he “stays a preferred determine” in Pagoh. 

Nonetheless, he outlined that another Bersatu members who’re contesting in additional ethnic-mixed or city constituencies could also be in for a troublesome marketing campaign. 

“Whereas Muhyiddin himself may not be a casualty of the Sheraton Transfer, different Bersatu incumbents will face an uphill job to defend their seats – particularly these contesting in combined seats,” stated Mr Hafidzi.

“Non-Malay voters, particularly, would hesitate to provide Bersatu a second likelihood,” he added. 

Mr Hafidzi additionally identified that having Islamic-based get together PAS as its most important ally in PN may discourage non-Muslims from supporting Bersatu.

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