Timbang risiko ‘terbesar’ kerjasama PAS, Ramasamy beri amaran pada Umno

PETALING JAYA: Urimai P Ramasamy, the president of Urimai, has warned Umno about the significant risks involved in forming a partnership with PAS for the 2016 general election. Ramasamy argues that PAS could potentially surpass Umno in majority Malay regions, which could lead to a loss of support for the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition.

While Umno could gain a slight edge in voter preferences by joining forces against the fragmentation of Malay votes, Ramasamy believes PAS could outperform BN in certain Malay-majority areas if they decide their nationalistic agenda no longer serves their political interests. He warns that PAS might return to its stronger Islamic identity if they believe the nationalistic approach is no longer politically advantageous.

Ramasamy also points out that if PAS fails to secure control in Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, and Perlis, these regions might be seen as a reclamation of territory that they previously fought hard to claim against Umno. He questions how far each party is willing to compromise without surrendering the decade-long political struggle they've fought to maintain their dominance.

The recent failure of Umno and PAS to win any parliamentary seats in Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu during the 2022 general election could serve as an indicator of whether their current collaboration in Negeri Sembilan is merely a tactical move or the beginning of a broader partnership.