PKR should avoid mimicking PAS, says analyst

Political scientist Wong Chin Huat warned PKR not to copy PAS's approach by focusing solely on race and religion. "If PKR leaders merely mimic PAS's stance as a defender of religion and race, the party will offer an imitation product that fails to attract voters," he stated in an interview with FMT. Wong emphasized that PKR must conduct a thorough analysis of its shortcomings, beyond simply replicating PAS's tactics.

He pointed out that such a strategy would alienate nationalist voters while pushing away minority and liberal supporters. Kamil Munim, PKR Youth chief, highlighted the importance of understanding current political developments, citing a PAS leader's call to Muslim voters to back the party's anti-gambling agenda as a relevant issue PKR needs to address.

Fauzi Abdul Hamid, a professor from Universiti Sains Malaysia, stressed that PKR's reforms should extend beyond state leadership to include central leadership, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim contemplating a leadership transition after his tenure. Fauzi urged Anwar to prioritize grassroots reforms over maintaining ties with other parties, urging the use of Anwar's remaining time to deliver on promised policies as a reformist leader.