Kedah exco reshuffle unnecessary despite PAS-Bersatu rift, say analysts

Analysts argue that the Kedah executive council's reshuffle was unnecessary, as the state government's administration is running smoothly. Despite the rift between PAS and Bersatu at the national level, Kedah Umno's proposal to review the positions of Balik Kayu Hitam assemblyman Halimaton Shaadiah Saad and Kubang Rotan assemblyman Salleh Saidin was met with opposition from analysts.

Azmi Hassan, from Akademi Nusantara, stated that retaining the two Bersatu executive councillors was reasonable, as they had not caused any issues that could undermine the state government's stability. Sanusi Nor, the menteri besar, also mentioned that he had not received any directive from Perikatan Nasional to reshuffle the council, and that the state administration was running smoothly.

Comparing the situation to the federal government, Azmi Hassan noted that ministers from BN remain in Anwar Ibrahim's Cabinet, even though Umno and PH are currently at odds. Ariff Aizuddin Azlan, from Universiti Teknologi Mara, viewed Sanusi's decision as an effort to prioritize governance over political disputes between the two parties.

He stated that administrative cooperation could continue independently of political ties, provided there is a clear understanding between the parties' top leadership.