PAS accelerating Putrajaya ambitions with Umno alliance, says analyst
Azmi Hassan says the cooperation offers the Islamic party a shot at the premiership after GE16 but Mazlan Ali says it also comes with a risk.
Political analyst Azmi Hassan suggests that PAS is accelerating its ambitions to lead Putrajaya by forming an alliance with Umno, despite being political rivals, according to the FMT. PAS acknowledges it would struggle to build nationwide influence and support on its own, while Umno enjoys broader appeal across Malaysia. PAS's strength lies in Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan and Terengganu, whereas Umno has decades of experience in federal administration.
Azmi believes PAS is not waiting another 10 years to be part of the federal government or for one of its MPs to become prime minister. The analyst warns that PAS may defer to Umno now, but if the next general election (GE16) favors PAS, it will push for the prime minister's post. Mazlan Ali, an analyst from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, agrees with Azmi, noting that PAS lacks prominent figures and experience in federal administration.
He expects PAS to allow Umno to lead Putrajaya if they form a government after GE16, but warns that this could backfire on PAS and aid Umno's bid to regain support among Malay voters.
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