00:00Hamza Zainuddin's reset movement is believed to be one of the main reasons former Bersatu
00:05members are not taking up UMNO's offer to return, analysts say.
00:09Mazlan Ali from University Technology Malaysia said the movement, backed by 19 MPs and more
00:15than 100 division chiefs, has grown stronger than Bersatu, which now has only 6 MPs.
00:20He also said the movement is believed to have past support and may seek the seats previously
00:25contested by Bersatu.
00:27Recently, Bersatu sacked two assemblymen, suspended five MPs and two assemblymen and also removed
00:33several other party leaders and representatives for allegedly violating the party's constitution
00:38and code of ethics.
00:40Among them was Sungai Tiang Assemblyman Abdul Razak Kamis, who later rejected UMNO's unconditional
00:46membership offer and hinted that he would instead join a new political home linked to Hamza.
00:51Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabi from Global Asia Consulting said UMNO's cooperation with
00:57DAP in the unity government makes it difficult for former Bersatu leaders to justify returning
01:02while maintaining a Malay-Islamic political narrative.
01:05He added that the recent movement appears more attractive because of its perceived closeness
01:09to pass, while Malay voters' sentiment remains largely with pre-Kata Nacional.
01:14Dhan Sharjah Rizzo, FMT.
01:17Dhan Sharjah Rizzo, FMT.
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