Umno calls for snap Malaysian election to consolidate Malay vote with PAS

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for an immediate general election, signaling a strategic shift beyond the current ruling coalition. The move follows Umno's deepening ties with opposition party PAS, buoyed by recent state-level victories, aiming to consolidate the Malay vote. This could reshape Malaysia's political landscape, potentially destabilizing the current government and triggering early polls.