KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s next general election (GE16) could be “decisive” for the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) to reclaim the mandate to lead the country, said party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi as he called for the polls to be held immediately.

Speaking to thousands of party faithful at UMNO’s 2026 general assembly on Friday (Sep 11), Ahmad Zahid also took apparent swipes at Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and hinted at new political understandings with other partners.

UMNO and Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan are partners who have pledged to remain with the unity government until the end of the current parliamentary term. GE16 is due by…

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