‘Malay unity’ theme drove Chinese votes to DAP, says analyst
Oh Ei Sun says Chinese voters were uncomfortable with the election theme actively championed by PAS.
The recent Melaka election showcased Chinese voters shifting their support to the DAP and Pakatan Harapan, as unease over the "Malay unity" theme championed by PAS and Barisan Nasional drove them away from BN-PN. Oh Ei Sun, from the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, noted that PAS's active participation in the theme weakened PH's position among Malay voters.
Another analyst, Azmil Tayeb of Universiti Sains Malaysia, highlighted the party's growing polarisation, making it difficult for PH to counter the theme. Mazlan Ali of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia stated that PH's inability to address Malay concerns further eroded its support. Both analysts suggested that PH must improve its outreach and engagement with Malay voters to regain their trust, as the "Malay unity" theme continues to strengthen the BN-PN bloc.
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