Bersatu lacks ‘original’ leaders, Muhyddin tough to replace, says analyst

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PETALING JAYA: Bersatu and Perikatan Nasional will face a gloomy future if Muhyiddin Yassin is no longer at the helm of the party and coalition, says a political analyst.

Azmi Hassan of Akademi Nusantara said Bersatu mostly comprised “unoriginal” leaders, though they were perceived as having extensive experience in the political arena.

“If you were to exclude these ‘outsiders’, there aren’t many original Bersatu leaders, except for (deputy president) Ahmad Faizal Azumu. That’s Bersatu’s problem right now.

“If Muhyiddin were to retire, it will be difficult to look for his replacement. Faizal’s credibility has also been often questioned by others, which only makes it harder for Bersatu,” he told FMT.

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