10-17-2022, 10:54 AM
Cooperation with Perikatan may cripple PAS in GE15: analysts
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KUALA LUMPUR – PAS’ decision to join forces with Perikatan Nasional (PN) in the upcoming general election (GE15) will likely weaken the Islamist party’s chances in the national polls, observers said.
Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research senior fellow Azmi Hassan said the move to snub Barisan Nasional (BN) and its linchpin Umno will handicap PAS in preparing to garner votes.
He said this is because PAS, Umno, and Bersatu are targeting the same bloc of Malay voters, with Umno having the “strongest presence” out of the three parties.
“By making Umno their rival, PAS is at a great disadvantage since Umno has the greatest traction among Malay voters.
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Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research senior fellow Azmi Hassan said the move to snub Barisan Nasional (BN) and its linchpin Umno will handicap PAS in preparing to garner votes.
He said this is because PAS, Umno, and Bersatu are targeting the same bloc of Malay voters, with Umno having the “strongest presence” out of the three parties.
“By making Umno their rival, PAS is at a great disadvantage since Umno has the greatest traction among Malay voters.
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