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BN Backs Unity Govt Despite Push for Earlier GE16, Says Zambry
PAS says it is ready for an early vote as party leaders cite Malay-Muslim unity and reduced political uncertainty.
- On September 3, Malaysia's opposition Parti Islam SeMalaysia backed Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi's call for an early general election, signaling deepening alignment between the Islamist party and UMNO.
- PAS president Hadi Awang and deputy Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man joined the call, reflecting political convergence between former rivals who collaborated under Muafakat Nasional and recently united during Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections.
- During the PAS Youth muktamar on September 3, wing chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden addressed some 800 delegates, warning that political division among the Malay-Muslim majority could weaken them economically.
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces pressure as an early election could reshape the political balance, with his administration facing a critical test in October over Parliament's approval of the Supply Bill.
- KRA Group strategy director Amir Fareed Rahim noted that UMNO and PAS seek to capitalize on recent electoral momentum, whereas Anwar prefers more time to deliver economic results before facing voters.
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BN committed to defending unity govt despite calls for early GE16, says Zambry
KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional is still committed to defending the unity government and maintaining the country's stability as previously promised,says the coalition's secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
·Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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Why Is UMNO Suddenly in Such a Hurry?
Despite promising to support the Madani government until the end of its term, UMNO is now suddenly talking about the need for early elections. A party that has spent almost four years clinging to the coalition that rescued it from oblivion now insists the nation cannot possibly wait until 2028 to vote. The timing…
AMPANG, Sept 4: The proposal to hold the General Election (GE) earlier can be examined, but the matter is not the government's priority at this time.
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