PAS yet to hit its ceiling, say analysts
One observer expects conservatism to grow further across the country, favouring PAS, while another says PAS could even woo urban, progressive Malays.
Political analysts assert that PAS has not yet attained its maximum support potential, despite securing the largest number of parliamentary seats in its history during the 2022 general election. One Singapore-based analyst, Oh Ei Sun, predicts that conservatism among Malay voters will continue to rise, providing PAS with further opportunities to expand its base.
PAS has already gained a significant portion of votes by emphasizing its anti-graft stance, which could maintain its support from traditional conservative voters. To attract progressive, urban Malays, PAS should consider adopting policies focused on governance, accountability, and social pluralism, while also emphasizing its ability to bridge Islamism with modern nationhood ideals.
Young, floating Malay voters, who are not firmly committed to any single political party, present another key target audience for PAS.
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