<p>SHAH ALAM - Seasoned politician Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi's vast political experience and knowledge are still needed to rebuild Umno despite the recent loss in Umno polls. Political analysts regarded the veteran leader's defeat in retaining his position as Batu Pahat division chief as just a small dent in his political portfolio. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'sinardaily_my-medrectangle-3','ezslot_0',116,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-a...</p>

SHAH ALAM - Seasoned politician Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi's vast political experience and knowledge are still needed to rebuild Umno despite the recent loss in Umno polls.
Political analysts regarded the veteran leader's defeat in retaining his position as Batu Pahat division chief as just a small dent in his political portfolio.
Political analyst Dr Oh Ei Sun said Puad is very outspoken and sometimes a controversial Umno politician who has seen ups and downs in his political career.

Sinar Daily

WHAT was deemed unthinkable for decades has happened.
And when echoes of the latest sales pitch borne of the ironic political dalliance between Umno and DAP made its way to a bustling ‘warung’ in Langkawi; a burst of laughter erupted among a group of local Malays who were enjoying their breakfast there.
“What nonsense is this? Can you believe this joker?” one of them spoke, disbelievingly whilst showing the news on his phone to the rest of the group.

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ISKANDAR PUTERI: PKR has rubbished claims made by Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang that the Islamist party was offered to be part of the unity government.

New Straits Times

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SHAH ALAM - "Return of the Veterans" to save Umno just won't cut it if they want to make a great comeback, says experts.
Former party leaders that has either retired or left the party feels a sense of calling to rejoin the biggest Malay party of a late in their bid to "save" it following their continous downfall since 2018's defeat in the 14th General Election (GE14).
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) political analyst Datuk Prof Dr Jayum Anak Jawan said that some veterans were being enticed to come back and help Umno navigate in a new political landscape.

Puad Zarkashi's knowledge still needed to rebuild Umno - analysts