MORE opposition MPs are expected to declare their support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, according to Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and he said it is a highly positive development.

“We believe that not only these four individuals, but perhaps more will follow suit.

“We should view this support positively,” he told reporters after the signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding on the Malaysia-China Youth TVET Training Programme in Parliament today.

The deputy prime minister said this in response to the move by four Bersatu Mps – namely Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid (Kuala Kangsar), Suhaili Abdul Rahman (Labuan), Mohd Azizi Abu Naim (Gua Musang) and Zahari Kechik (Jeli).

Elaborating, the Umno president said the government must be ready to face a new political reality.

He also advised the four Umno divisions that have received support from Bersatu MPs to work on strengthening their influence.

Zahid also said most of the MPs expressing support were former Umno members, and discussions would be held on whether they can return to the party.

“Even though they are supporting the prime minister, Umno must strengthen its influence to regain voter and public support for anyone nominated to represent the party and BN,” he said. – Bernama, November 6, 2023.