Rebelling Umno MPs could be in jeopardy if attempt to unseat PM fails, says analyst


PETALING JAYA: Should the attempt to topple the Perikatan Nasional government fail, the future of some Umno MPs' could be in jeopardy, says political analyst Prof Wong Chin Huat.

He said as Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin races to consolidate support, there is a "do-or-die" situation among Umno MPs led by party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi following Muhyiddin's announcement on Wednesday (Aug 4).

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