00:00Pirat will serve as a crucial battleground in the clash between Bersatu and Hamzah Zainuddin's
00:06reset movement, says an analyst.
00:08Global Asia Consulting Analyst Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri said the clash risk-weakening
00:15Perikatan Nasional, placing PAS in an awkward position and benefiting UMNO, especially in
00:21the contest for Malay votes.
00:23He highlighted the rivalry between Hamzah, a former Bersatu deputy president, and Ahmad
00:28Faizal Azumu, the party's vice-president, given their shared history in Bersatu and the federal
00:34government as well as their ties with PAS.
00:37Hamzah is seen to have stronger backing among Bersatu's elected representatives, including
00:43Sungai Manek Assemblyman Zainul Fadzi Paharuddin, despite both he and Zainul being sacked earlier
00:49this year during a leadership tussle with Muhyiddin Yassin.
00:52Faizal, also known as Peja, is expected to rely on his track record as former Menteri Bersar
00:58of Perak from 2018 to 2020, Zaharuddin said.
01:02He added that Hamzah's influence within PN leaders may not necessarily translate into
01:07voter support.
01:09Zaharuddin also said Hamzah's push to join PN could face resistance from Muhyiddin, further
01:15complicating the situation.
01:17I'm you Joe, FMT.
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