UMNO deputy chief urges Terengganu election to gauge coalition partners' loyalty
UMNO deputy president Mohamad Hasan suggested holding a poll in Terengganu to test the sincerity of potential allies.
Speaking at the 2026 UMNO General Assembly in Kuala Lumpur, Mohamad Hasan proposed that a state among the SG4, specifically Terengganu, conduct an election. He argued the vote would reveal whether cooperation framed as Malay-Muslim unity is genuine or serves only one side. The idea follows a similar test he mentioned for Melaka.
Why it matters
The suggestion could reshape coalition dynamics by forcing parties to prove their commitment through an actual vote.
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