Azmin seen as Bersatu’s bridge to PH if Muhyiddin steps aside
Analysts suggest that Azmin Ali could become a pivotal figure for the Bersatu party if it seeks to reconcile with Pakatan Harapan. However, such a shift is considered unlikely while Muhyiddin Yassin maintains control over the party's direction.
Why it matters
The potential realignment of Malaysian political blocs could significantly alter the country's legislative landscape ahead of upcoming state and general elections.
Share Analysts point to the Bersatu secretary-general's decade-long tenure as PKR deputy president. Former PKR deputy president Azmin Ali was expelled from the party in February 2020 and joined Bersatu in August 2020. PETALING JAYA : Bersatu secretary-general Azmin Ali could emerge as a key figure in any future bid to revive cooperation between the party and Pakatan Harapan, but analysts say such a move remains unlikely as long as Muhyiddin Yassin holds firm control over the party’s direction. Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri of Global Asia Consulting said Bersatu’s increasingly constrained position, following tensions within Perikatan Nasional and strained relations with PAS, may force the party to reconsider its political future.
The article presents multiple expert opinions on political strategy without taking a definitive stance on the likelihood of the outcome.
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