JOHOR POLLS | BN's decision to field Endau incumbent Alwiyah Talib after her return to Umno just last month appears to have triggered an internal rift within its election machinery, with many grassroots members possibly still bitter over her previous defection to Bersatu.

Based on Malaysiakini's observation, BN campaign activities in the constituency seemed dismal compared to other seats, with only a small group of Umno members, believed to be loyal to Alwiyah, actively involved.

At one point, not a single representative from Umno was seen during a BN programme at the Labong Orang Asli village.

This was unbefitting of her status as a veteran politician in...