Long-term strategies behind PAS's defeat in Melaka
Cooperation with BN in Malacca opens up opportunities for PAS to join the state government and expand its influence.
Analysts say PAS's willingness to compromise on seat allocation with Barisan Nasional in Melaka is part of the party's long-term strategy to expand its influence. Syaza Shukri from Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia and Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri from Global Asia Consulting believe PAS is aware of its limited influence in Melaka and is seeking to cooperate with BN to join the state government.
The compromise comes ahead of the Melaka state election, where PAS and its allies in Perikatan Nasional are contesting 5 seats, while BN is contesting 23. Analysts also speculate that PAS may be considering future cooperation with BN, potentially in the 16th general election.
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