Political analysts view Umno’s decision to retain BN’s iconic “dacing” (scale) symbol for the 16th general election as a masterstroke of strategic foresight.

They argue that this choice is a calculated manoeuvre designed to evoke a sense of nostalgia while reinforcing the party's image of stability and trustworthiness.

Mazlan Che Soh, a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), described Umno’s decision as...