Hamzah Zainudin has expressed his readiness to step down as the leader of the opposition, provided that a majority of Perikatan Nasional members of parliament wish for him to relinquish the position.
The Larut member of parliament clarified that no single political party possesses the final authority on this matter. He noted that if the opposition lawmakers no longer support his leadership, he will respect the will of the majority and vacate the post.
Hamzah emphasized that any member of parliament within the opposition bloc could succeed him, as long as they secure the necessary backing from their peers. He maintained that his primary concern remains the cohesion of the opposition and its ability to function effectively within the Dewan Rakyat.
Perikatan Nasional to announce successor from PAS
The statement follows a recent announcement by Perikatan Nasional chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, who indicated that the coalition intends to name a new opposition leader from PAS by the end of this month.
The leadership transition comes at a time of internal shifts within the coalition. PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan previously confirmed that component parties had reached an agreement for PAS to take over the leadership role from the current incumbent.
Impact of internal party dynamics
Hamzah’s tenure as the opposition leader has faced uncertainty following his expulsion from Bersatu on February 13. The expulsion occurred during a period of internal leadership friction involving party president Muhyiddin Yassin.
Despite these challenges, Hamzah reiterated the importance of maintaining a united front to ensure the opposition continues to serve its role in the parliamentary process.
