UMNO deputy president Mohamad Hasan has indicated that the Malay nationalist party might part ways with the ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition depending on whether it can regain public support in the next few years.

Nicknamed Tok Mat, Mohamad said Umno is not bound by any agreement to partner with any specific party come the next election and had only agreed to join the current ruling coalition to form a government, Sinar Harian reported Saturday.

“Right now, we need a strong and solid government.

“Some say we will partner with PH, but if Pengerang, Kota Tinggi and Tenggara can give us victory in GE16, we’re not staying with them,” he was quoted as saying at the Tenggara Umno divisional meet in Dewan Sri Sayong in the Felda Sri Sayong Settlement near Kota Tinggi, Johor.

The next general election must be called by early 2028.