Wawasan berisiko terpinggir ketika PAS-Umno semakin erat, kata penganalisis.

Analysts warn that Wawasan's prospects may diminish as PAS and Umno intensify their cooperation, according to a recent report. Wawasan's leadership aims to act as a bridge between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional, but faces the risk of being sidelined if the two parties work together directly ahead of the upcoming Melaka PRN.

With PRN scheduled for November 14, both parties are reportedly engaging in direct discussions about electoral rules and strengthening their collaboration, which has already been observed in Johor before extending to Negeri Sembilan. Wawasan's co-leaders did not attend the recent Umno general meeting, despite playing a role in the BN-PN cooperation for the PRN in Negeri Sembilan.

Asrul Hadi Abdullah Sani, Asrul Sani's deputy at The Asia Group, stated that Wawasan's momentum comes from positioning itself as the bridge between BN and PN, filling the void left by Bersatu in reshaping Malay politics. However, he cautioned that this role could become increasingly threatened if PAS and Umno continue to engage in direct discussions.

Asrul advised Wawasan to adapt to continued involvement in discussions, demonstrate its clear contribution to elections, and identify realistic constituencies that can realistically be won. In February, prior to Wawasan's appearance, its president Hamzah Zainudin expressed confidence that he could serve as the bridge between the two main political alliances - potentially referring to BN and PN - to ensure political stability and advancement.

During the PRN in Negeri Sembilan on August 1, Wawasan supported BN-PN cooperation, winning a majority of two out of four seats with a PN ticket. Asrul attributed Wawasan's advantage to Hamzah's profile and uncertainty within PN, but added that visibility alone does not guarantee the party has a solid voter base. He emphasized the need for Wawasan to strengthen its diversity of roots, clarify its political identity, and show voters the fundamental differences it brings compared to Umno and PAS.

Wawasan must also ensure it wins genuinely winnable seats and avoid becoming a mixed or marginal seat that could harm it. While the party has strong support to remain within the broader Malay political framework, Asrul said Wawasan needs to open space for other options if it fails to gain meaningful roles in BN or PN. This could include exploring cooperation with major alliances such as Sabah's GPS or Pakatan Harapan.

Simple Azmil Tayeb, a University of Malaya academic, noted that Wawasan seems to position itself as a simple component in a possible political coalition involving PAS and Umno. He said the party could compete in mixed areas with a small Malay majority while presenting itself as a peacemaker after years of political fragmentation.

Azmil believes Wawasan could highlight its ideological flexibility and not be seen as a rigid ethno-religious party like Umno and PAS. He believes this approach could make the party more attractive to mainstream and middle-class voters.