Analyst calls out Mahathir’s hypocrisy over PN green wave

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PETALING JAYA: Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been accused of hypocrisy in claiming that there was no need to fear the “green wave” of voter support for Perikatan Nasional.

Political analyst Awang Azman Pawi of Universiti Malaya said Mahathir had long targeted PAS, one of the two main parties in PN, particularly during the 22 years of his first prime ministership.

“Based on his past criticisms of PN, it’s hypocritical for Mahathir to tell the public now not to fear the green wave,” Awang Azman told FMT.

Awang Azman said Mahathir’s other criticisms included his labelling of PAS as “kafir” in September last year for working with Umno and non-Muslim parties.

Mahathir had also been at odds with PAS’ attempt to implement hudud (Islamic criminal penalties) in Kelantan.

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