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Political observers highlight Azmin Ali's strategic position as a potential successor to Muhyiddin Yassin in leading Bersatu, should the party chief decide to step aside. His extensive background in PKR is cited as crucial.
Bersatu leadership is calling on party members to maintain confidence despite escalating friction with coalition ally PAS, which has resulted in the departure of two senior figures from key Perikatan Nasional positions.
Perikatan Nasional has reshuffled its leadership structure, removing Azmin Ali from his position. PN chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar cited the upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections as the reason for the organisational changes.
Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin have been dropped from their positions within Perikatan Nasional's leadership structure, marking the latest round of changes within the coalition.
Perikatan Nasional has removed two senior Bersatu figures from their positions in advance of state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, signalling a strategic reshuffling within the coalition.