He said the names that come from PAS will need the green light from its partners in Perikatan and a consensus from the Perikatan supreme council. “I believe PAS will consider the option of Opposition chief Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin as the next Perikatan chairman. Hamzah will need his own party’s blessings and support if he were to be the chairman of Perikatan. “The intention to attract non-Malay voters to Perikatan may not succeed as well if PAS is at the forefront of Perikatan’s leadership,” he added. “In this context, Takiyuddin is seen as a candidate with the most potential and a realistic choice,” he said, referring to PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.

Source: The Star January 02, 2026 14:14 UTC