00:01Analysts believe that Hamza Zainuddin will not return to UMNO, citing his close ties with past and concerns among the
00:08party's grassroots members.
00:10Shaza Shukri of International Islamic University Malaysia said Hamza, who maintains close relations with the Islamic party, was seen as
00:18a key figure in Perikatan National.
00:20She said a return to UMNO could risk undermining the trust of Hamza's political allies.
00:26Asmi Hassan of Academy Nusantara said UMNO's grassroots were unlikely to accept Hamza's faction or other groups perceived as having
00:34betrayed the party.
00:35He said Hamza might need to collaborate with UMNO through the proposed Rumah Bangsa platform or a new political party.
00:42Shaza said forming a new party could serve as a middle ground solution for Hamza but would require substantial financial
00:49resources, strong political machinery and support that is not guaranteed.
00:54However, she said some form of cooperation between Hamza, PAS and UMNO was not impossible, saying that it could take
01:01the form of election alliances, parliamentary cooperation or a new political platform.
01:06Natasha Beast, FMT.
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