07-01-2021, 12:56 PM
Hisham will be PM’s choice if he steps down, says analyst
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PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will most likely name Umno leader Hishammuddin Hussein as his successor if the situation calls for it, said a veteran political analyst.
Ahmad Atory Hussain said the choice of the foreign minister as the successor made sense because he was friendly with the Bersatu leadership and could act as a “bridge of peace” between the two parties.
Azmin Ali, who is said to be one of Muhyiddin’s most trusted ministers, is however not expected to be in the shortlist as most Umno leaders are “allergic” to him and he lacks strong support from MPs, Ahmad said.
“Muhyiddin will find a way out if he feels that the people are jaded and do not want him anymore. Hishammuddin will also be nominated because Bersatu is aware that Umno has the largest presence in Parliament,” he said.
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Ahmad Atory Hussain said the choice of the foreign minister as the successor made sense because he was friendly with the Bersatu leadership and could act as a “bridge of peace” between the two parties.
Azmin Ali, who is said to be one of Muhyiddin’s most trusted ministers, is however not expected to be in the shortlist as most Umno leaders are “allergic” to him and he lacks strong support from MPs, Ahmad said.
“Muhyiddin will find a way out if he feels that the people are jaded and do not want him anymore. Hishammuddin will also be nominated because Bersatu is aware that Umno has the largest presence in Parliament,” he said.
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