PAS unlikely to ditch Wawasan, PN for Umno, say analysts
UM’s Awang Azman Pawi says seats currently held by Wawasan, which mainly comprises ex-Umno figures, could be a major hurdle in talks between Umno and PAS.
Political analysts believe PAS is unlikely to abandon its Perikatan Nasional partners, including Wawasan, in the next Malaysian general election. Sivamurugan Pandian of Universiti Sains Malaysia stated that PAS would likely keep its options open by cooperating with Barisan Nasional (BN) while maintaining ties with PN members, except Bersatu.
PAS may prefer working with BN rather than a sole alliance with Umno, as working with other parties could strengthen its Malay-Muslim unity narrative. However, Umno could potentially lose seats currently held by Wawasan if PAS remains in PN, leading to BN going it alone in the election. PAS is reportedly given 30 days to submit representations to the Registrar of Societies (RoS) or face deregistration.
PAS's Sura assemblyman dismissed reports of leaving PN, stating that PAS would remain. Umno might be interested in seats currently held by Wawasan, and PAS may need Umno in both the Melaka state polls and the general election.
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