Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad's Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) may find it difficult to stay relevant if it tries to be another Malay-Muslim party in an already crowded field, say political analysts.

In contrast, political analyst Azmi Hassan said Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman, who is an ally of the Pejuang founders, is trying to break the old mould by exploring a youth-based party.

"For Pejuang to remain relevant, it needs a different brand from...