“Hidup Hamzah!” chants signal deepening Bersatu crisis as Hamzah Zainudin appears at ‘Reset’ gathering
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14, 2026 – Loud chants of “Hidup Hamzah!” and “Undur Undur Tan Sri!” echoed through the Universiti Malaya Alumni Clubhouse (PAUM) today as Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin made a high-profile appearance at the “Reset” event following his expulsion as Bersatu deputy president.
The gathering marked his first major public appearance since being removed from party leadership, and the enthusiastic reception from supporters signalled that his political influence remains intact among certain grassroots segments.
Supporters clad in white filled the venue area, openly voicing dissatisfaction with party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin while rallying behind Hamzah.
The event, organised by Bersatu vice-president Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee, was attended by several Members of Parliament and state assemblymen aligned with Hamzah.
Notable figures present included women chief Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin, Alor Gajah division chief Tan Sri Abdul Rahim Thamby Chik, former Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah, and ex-information chief Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan.
A party divided
Hamzah and 16 leaders aligned with him were expelled following a Supreme Council decision citing alleged breaches of the party constitution.
Muhyiddin defended the move as necessary to “save the party” from internal sabotage, claiming that elements within Bersatu had been undermining its stability for years.
However, the strong show of support at PAUM suggests that the leadership narrative is far from settled.
The open calls for Muhyiddin’s resignation reflect growing internal tensions that may reshape the party’s future direction.
Political analysts describe the development as a critical moment for Bersatu, with the potential to trigger further factional realignments.
‘Reset’ as a turning point
The “Reset” gathering is widely viewed as more than a symbolic show of support. It may serve as a strategic platform for Hamzah to outline his next political move.
Observers believe the event could mark the beginning of either reconciliation efforts or a deeper fracture within the party’s leadership structure.
With Malaysia’s political landscape already fluid, any internal restructuring within Bersatu could carry wider implications for opposition dynamics ahead of future elections.
The strong public backing displayed today raises questions about whether Hamzah will attempt to negotiate internally, consolidate support within the party, or pursue a broader political recalibration.
What remains clear is that the chants heard at PAUM signal that Bersatu’s leadership struggle is far from over — and the “Reset” event may prove to be a defining chapter in the party’s evolving political narrative.
-wilayah.com.my
