A survey by think-tank Emir Research has found that the Umno-PAS pact Muafakat Nasional to be most popular among respondents who are Malay, bumiputera, rural, younger and those who earned a lower income.

More than half (53 percent) of Malay and bumiputera respondents preferred the Opposition pact while only 33 percent said they would choose Pakatan Harapan should a general election be held now...