‘Grand coalition’ a trap for Umno, says analyst

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PETALING JAYA: Umno may fall into a trap laid by PPBM and PAS if it accepts a proposal to form a grand coalition with Perikatan Nasional and Gabungan Parti Sarawak, according to political analysts.

Awang Azman Pawi of Universiti Malaya said the coalition would mark the downfall of Umno as an autonomous Malay party.

“Umno will not benefit from it as they will have to listen to PPBM and PAS,” he told FMT.

He said the majority of the party members may reject the proposal for that reason, although some Umno leaders may be keen to work more closely with PPBM.

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