Malay unity movement in limbo as PAS team up with PN in Melaka election

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GEORGE TOWN – The concept of a Malay unity movement is in limbo following the move by PAS to team up with Perikatan Nasional (PN) instead of Umno in the upcoming Melaka state election.

It now remains to be seen how PAS and Umno, who are the primary forces behind the Malay unity movement, can reconcile.

Prof Sivamurugan Pandian of University Sains Malaysia said that PAS has clearly shown that it is more comfortable dealing with the PN coalition, rather than with Umno, whose top leadership is devoid of any cabinet positions for now.

“I think PAS is comfortable dealing with parties in government.

“It remains to be seen if PAS will remain entrenched with PN or continue to pursue its Muafakat Nasional partnership with Umno – the bedrock of Malay unity symbolism for contests other than Melaka,” he told The Vibes.

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