The proposal to nominate Adly Zahari as a ministerial candidate from Amanah could be a move that goes beyond filling up the vacancy left by the late domestic trade and cost of living minister Salahuddin Ayub.

In fact, the suggestion is also to help Amanah president Mohamad Sabu fortify his position, as the party goes to the polls this December, according to sources.

The sources told Malaysiakini that Mohamad's position as the party's top honcho is shaky, and he could be...