Hamzah not invited to Umno assembly, Malay pact may be Umno-PAS only
Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin's absence from Umno's recent general assembly has sparked speculation that the Malay alliance Umno is pursuing may involve only PAS. Analysts say Umno prefers a direct relationship with PAS over cooperation with the wider Perikatan Nasional, and Hamzah's bitter history with Umno is a factor.