08-08-2021, 11:40 AM
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PETALING JAYA: Political analysts believe the Perikatan Nasional-led (PN) government can retain its grip on Putrajaya and regain the support of Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi if Muhyiddin Yassin is replaced as prime minister.
Universiti Teknologi Mara’s (UiTM) Iskandar Hasan Tan Abdullah said the move could help resolve the political crisis in the country while the government struggles to manage the Covid-19 and economic crises.
“What we are seeing is Umno’s attempt to withdraw support for Muhyiddin. A withdrawal from the PN government is only because Muhyiddin has not stepped down as prime minister.
“If PN understands this strategy, then their most appropriate step is to appoint another MP from the PN government as prime minister. One who can gain the support of Umno as well,” the UiTM, Kelantan branch lecturer told FMT.
Salawati Mat Basir from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) agreed, saying that the situation remains fluid until Muhyiddin’s majority is tested in September.
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