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A former senior adviser to Muhyiddin Yassin has questioned the effectiveness of Samsuri Mokhtar's leadership of Perikatan Nasional, arguing he has failed to generate sufficient momentum among Malay voters.
Parti Wawasan Negara, formerly Parti Cinta Malaysia, has signalled its intention to serve as a political intermediary between Pas and Umno, seeking to restore cohesion within Malaysia's fractured Malay political axis.
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Deepening rifts between PAS and Bersatu are eroding the narrative of unified Malay political representation, with observers suggesting UMNO may benefit—if it can address persistent credibility concerns.