Muda's formal political debut will not only pose a fresh challenge to Umno and BN, but also to other parties including its former allies in Pakatan Harapan, according to analysts.

Universiti Utara Malaysia Politics and International Relations senior lecturer Prof

Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani said Muda's appeal, among others, lies with the youths and first-time voters.

"Muda appears as part of this Undi 18 phenomena that we see as being able to destabilise all parties, through the new voters.

"The reality is that...