Umno, Pas tie-up a win-win for both parties, say analysts
KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional could gain more, both electorally and politically, by forging a partnership with Pas rather than by working with Pakatan Harapan, said political analysts.
Political analysts opine that a collaboration between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pas would benefit both parties more than partnering with Pakatan Harapan (PH). Dr Lau Zhe Wei asserts that BN would have a higher chance of winning more seats and assuming the top leadership position through cooperation with Pas. Analysts believe that the current political climate and Malay unity sentiments make Pas a more suitable partner for BN than PH.
If BN were to team up with Pas, they could secure more seats, and Pas would be willing to bestow the highest leadership position to BN. A significant issue that needs to be addressed in any BN-Pas partnership is the leadership arrangement, as seen in Melaka, Pahang, and Perak. Dr Mazlan Ali suggests that BN should seek a partnership with Pas instead of standing independently in the elections, as combining their votes could still lead to an unfair distribution of seats.
The current tension between BN and PH, stemming from various issues like the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigation and controversies involving Zahid's ministry, has fueled a stronger interest in cooperation between Umno and Pas.
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