Wherever PAS goes, Gerakan and MIPP will follow, say analysts
They say the two parties are likely to stay with PAS if PN is deregistered, as they may have better chances of contesting seats in GE16.
Political analysts suggest that Gerakan and MIPP will likely remain aligned with PAS if Perikatan Nasional faces deregistration. Universiti Sains Malaysia's Sivamurugan Pandian notes that both parties are likely to stay with PAS, provided PAS offers them enough electoral space and political identity. Sivamurugan believes Gerakan and MIPP would prefer PN to survive, but could join PAS in a new coalition if PN is deregistered.
Meanwhile, Lau Zhe Wei from International Islamic University Malaysia points out that the relationship among PN parties holds more significance than the coalition's formal structure. He also mentions that if PN were to dissolve, they could form a new coalition or contest under PAS's flag. Sunway University's Wong Chin Huat emphasizes that smaller parties like MIPP and Gerakan are unlikely to dictate the post-PN arrangement, with PAS and Wawasan being the key decision-makers.
Wong predicts PAS will likely field candidates under its flag in the upcoming Melaka election, with Gerakan and MIPP's choices ultimately guided by electoral necessity.
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