KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's political landscape is entering another critical phase as major parties reassess leadership, loyalty, and long-term strategy.
This week's Beyond the Headlines put a spotlight on two developments that could reshape the balance of power beginning with Perikatan Nasional's (PN) leadership transition following Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's decision to step aside.
This is then followed up with talks surrounding the upcoming Umno general assembly where internal tensions within the country's oldest political party are expected to surface.
As the main opposition bloc, Perikatan Nasional (PN) now faces questions over cohesion, direction, and credibility.
The leadership change has reignited debate over internal power dynamics between Bersatu and Pas, and whether PN can move beyond personality-driven politics to present itself as a structured, policy-ready alternative government.
With GE16 on the horizon, voters are watching closely to see whether PN can maintain unity, broaden its appeal, and position itself as a viable "government-in-waiting".
Meanwhile, UMNO heads into its general assembly at a moment of deep introspection.
As a key component of the unity government, the party is balancing the realities of power-sharing against growing grassroots unease over cooperation with long-time rivals.
Pressure from Youth and divisional leaders, coupled with an impending leadership contest, has turned the assembly into a crucial signalling exercise — revealing who is loyal, who is dissenting, and how the party may recalibrate its strategy moving forward.
Political analyst and academic Prof Dr Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani, offering insight into how these developments could shape party realignments, voter sentiment, and the road to better governance.
More in the latest episode of Beyond the Headlines. Watch on NST Online's YouTube channel.
This episode was recorded on Jan 1 - NST
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