10-09-2021, 12:45 PM
Analysts: Melaka state polls is Umno’s to lose, but Pakatan Harapan could prevail if cards are played right
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Umno will emerge the winner if statewide polls are called in Melaka, given the party’s more prominent history and grassroots support there, said political analysts.
Pundits told Malay Mail how Umno would most likely benefit from the current political crisis in the state despite the ongoing friction between them and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) that could potentially split the Malay votes.
“The Opposition would benefit a little if Umno and Bersatu are facing off each other in constituencies, but ultimately I think in rural constituencies Umno is still likely to win even if Bersatu sends in their own candidates,” Oh Ei Sun, senior fellow at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs said.
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