State polls: Brewing discontent among Najib supporters

Najib’s popularity with Barisan supporters is well documented – like this 2019 instance on a walkabout in Beranang, Selangor. - file picture

PETALING JAYA: Brewing internal turmoil within Umno, unless handled properly, may derail the party's ability to deliver the Malay votes to the unity govt in the coming six state elections.

A major discontent comes from Umno supporters of Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who felt that the party leadership has not done enough to secure the former Umno president's release from jail via a royal pardon.