Umno mahu jalan pintas tembus kubu PAS di SG4, kata penganalisis

Penganalitis Syaza Shukri of Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM) interprets Umno's demand that PAS prove its sincerity in uniting Malay people as Umno's attempt to bypass the PAS-controlled four-state stronghold known as SG4. The analyst argues that Nur Jazlan Mohamed's proposal is a quick way for Umno to regain support in Kedah, Terengganu, Kelantan, and Perlis, where the party's influence has been declining.

Syaza believes this move is unfair, citing Umno's lack of support for PAS in PRN Johor and Negeri Sembilan, and even questioning Umno's sincerity if it seeks to challenge a partner in the Barisan Nasional. He also suggests that Umno should be held accountable for its dominance, adding that Umno has historically held Perlis until 2022, while PAS has governed Kelantan since 1990.

PAS has solidified its grip in Kedah and Terengganu as the state governments have frequently switched between Umno and PAS, but Umno currently holds only two parliamentary seats in the four states. On Sunday, Nur Jazlan said PAS must allocate one-third of seats in these states to Umno as proof of its commitment to Malay unity. Azmi Hassan from Nusantara Academy argued that Nur Jazlan's statement could weaken the Umno-PAS cooperation discussion, especially in Kedah, which desperately needs the party's revival.

The Kedah Umno leader was reportedly not pleased with the statement, as the region presents a challenging environment for the party, while PAS has already strengthened its control.