Umno purge: Zahid’s position is strengthened, but may affect party in state elections, say analysts

PETALING JAYA: Recent sackings and suspensions have strengthened Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s position in Umno but may have weakened the party ahead of the state elections, say political observers.

Khoo Kay Peng is among political analysts who believed the sackings worked in the Umno president's favour.

Also sacked was former MP Tan Sri Noh Omar, while Sembrong MP Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein was suspended from the party. "The natural choice for the sacked Umno leaders is to join Bersatu and be in the opposition, an unfamiliar status for them,” he added. Singapore Institute of International Affairs senior fellow Dr Oh Ei Sun said Khairy may be more suited for Pakatan then Perikatan.

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