Malay crisis politics, from Sheraton Move to Perak motion

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PETALING JAYA: Slightly less than a year ago, three Malay-based parties, excited at the prospect of running a Malay-based government got together in an attempt to unite the Malays. They hit heady heights when the “Sheraton Move” led to power in Putrajaya, but the euphoria only lasted for four to five months.

Political insiders say the clashes began when Umno, PPBM and PAS started seat negotiations for the next general election (GE15).

“They realised that if Umno were to ask for more seats in Kelantan, PAS would ask for more seats in Kedah. The more each side gives in, the more that members down the line would be unhappy,” a source from Perikatan Nasional told FMT.

Despite the odds, the three parties managed to complete their negotiations on the majority of seats. But the dissatisfaction remained.

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