KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17 -- Parti Pejuang Tanah Air's (Pejuang) recent decision to leave the Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA) coalition is meant to pave the way for party president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir and his faction to make a comeback in time for state elections that are expected this year, sources have said.

A source, who is currently with GTA, alleged to Malay Mail that the move was a deliberate one because the Pejuang faction aligned with Mukhriz is keen to take over the party leadership and forge new alliances.

Previously, the source explained that the faction felt that several leaders loyal to GTA founder Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad were standing in the way of Pejuang's progress.

The source said that these individuals were seen as a hind...