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Is there basis or too premature for UMNO to back ascension of maiden PAS premier post GE16?

Malaysia Times desk Original: Focus Malaysia 9/8 11:42 X
Is there basis or too premature for UMNO to back ascension of maiden PAS premier post GE16?
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Such seems to be the contention of Selangor PKR Youth head Muhammad Iman Haziq Mohammad Hamizi who claimed that latest developments in the UMNO-PAS pact points to both parties formulating their respective strategies ahead of GE16.

From the original report

COULD it be that UMNO's push for an early 16 th General Election (GE16) is not just about securing a new mandate but harbours certain political interests/agenda that could pave the way for PAS to land the coveted Prime Minister (PM) post?

Such seems to be the contention of Selangor PKR Youth head Muhammad Iman Haziq Mohammad Hamizi who claimed that latest developments in the UMNO-PAS pact points to both parties formulating their respective strategies ahead of GE16.

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Focus Malaysia
Originally published
Sep 8, 2026
Updated here
Sep 8, 2026
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