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‘Najib could again become factor in battle for Malay votes’

Malaysia Times desk Original: theSun↗ 9/21 16:53 X
‘Najib could again become factor in battle for Malay votes’
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Political analysts say Transport Minister Anthony Loke should remain in Cabinet following his resignation offer over Najib Razak's house arrest to prevent Umno from gaining greater sway.

From the original report

PETALING JAYA : Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak could once again become a factor in the battle for the Malay vote, with his conditional house arrest potentially giving Umno fresh leverage to rebuild ties with PAS ahead of GE16, said Ilham Centre executive director Hisomuddin Bakar.

He said the former prime minister had his own political relationships and enjoyed a degree of acceptance among some PAS supporters.

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Sep 21, 2026
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Sep 21, 2026
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