Guna logo BN beri kelebihan pada PAS tetapi ada risiko, kata penganalisis

Politikal analysts warn that the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition may gain an advantage by helping the People's Justice Party (PAS) in the Melaka state election, but the arrangement could lead to complications afterward. PAS and BN might profit from using a combined logo in the PRN Melaka if PAS can secure several seats, according to Syaza Shukri of Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia.

However, she cautions that BN should be cautious, as PAS could face victory in certain districts and potentially overtake BN. Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, Deputy Chief of Umno, confirms that discussions between PAS and BN for the PRN Melaka are progressing well. However, Syaza questions the feasibility of PAS agreeing to this arrangement without securing at least seven seats or winning several other seats.

She also highlights the possibility of a power play between the two parties if PAS is willing to contest under BN's logo in Melaka. This could create further complications if the alliance between PAS and BN breaks, as the arrangement might become complex if PAS candidates contest using BN's logo and receive nominations from BN's leadership.

Another concern is the impact of this rule on smaller parties within the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition, such as Gerakan and Parti Rakyat India Malaysia, if BN chooses to cooperate directly with PAS.