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Perikatan Nasional has declared itself ready for a potential snap general election in 2024, with party machinery already activated nationwide, according to senior coalition leaders speaking in Kelantan.
Tengku Zafrul, the former minister who lost his Kuala Selangor seat in GE15, has expressed willingness to contest another Selangor parliamentary seat in the upcoming GE16, signaling a determined political comeback.
Hamzah Zainudin's reactivation within Perikatan Nasional is reshaping the PAS-led coalition's public positioning as it prepares for GE16, with strategists identifying him as instrumental to broadening electoral appeal.
Deteriorating relations between PAS and Bersatu could significantly harm Perikatan Nasional's electoral performance in the upcoming 16th General Election, potentially alienating voters who favour coalition unity.
PAS has raised alarm about emerging political parties targeting young voters as a significant challenge ahead of GE16, reflecting broader anxieties within the party about retaining generational support.