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  "id": 9233367,
  "title": "Teguran PAS kepada Wawasan undang persepsi ‘dua kelas’ dalam PN",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/teguran-pas-kepada-wawasan-undang-persepsi-dua-kelas-dalam-pn",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/23/teguran-pas-kepada-wawasan-undang-persepsi-dua-kelas-dalam-pn"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wawasan has expressed its desire to contest in Bemban and Sungai Udang, according to an analyst. Analysts suggest that PAS cannot dictate Wawasan's actions simply because PAS has been part of PN for a longer time. If PN is to be seen as a mature alliance, it should not create two classes within it: a veteran party can debate, while a newer party only needs to be accurate. This analysis from Global Asia Consulting further explains that the reaction of a veteran party to the views of a newer party will show whether the alliance practices power-sharing or merely shares a name. When a party becomes part of an alliance, can it only be entitled to follow decisions or also have the right to voice concerns? On Sunday, PAS Jasin Chief Kamaruddin Sedik advised Wawasan, as a new member, not to lead in the PN leadership race and just accept the decision that will be made later. Kamaruddin reportedly responded to Wawasan's statement from Wawasan Vice President Rahim Tamby Chik, who said PN might place candidates in all seats in the Melaka PRN if they fail to reach a rundingan with the Barisan Nasional (BN). Rahim also stated that Wawasan would contest in Bemban and Sungai Udang regardless of whether they cooperate with BN or not. Both seats are currently held by Bersatu, which shares a close tie with PAS. During PRN 2021, Bersatu won Bemban by a margin of 530 votes and Sungai Udang with a margin of 328 votes. Zaharuddin stated that Wawasan's desire to contest these seats reflects its desire to succeed, but this does not mean it has an absolute right to the seats. The final decision still needs to be made through PN discussion. Zaharuddin also pointed out that when PAS opened dialogue with Umno on political cooperation, Wawasan was seen as not being in the same discussion space. Therefore, why would Wawasan's statement be considered over? asked Zaharuddin. PAS analyst Tawfik Yaakub from Universiti Malaya believes that PAS Jasin's criticism reflects the anxiety at the grassroots level when Wawasan openly names Bemban and Sungai Udang before the PN discussion is finalized. PAS may see this action as an attempt to create early demands and pressure on PN leadership, he added. Specifically, Bemban is in Jasin's Parliament, so PAS Jasin must respect the visibility and strength of Wawasan. Meanwhile, Wawasan as a new party has not proven its grassroots strength and the possibility of winning in both areas. On Sunday, Ab Rauf Yusoh, Chief Minister of Melaka, announced that the DUN Melaka would be dissolved today, opening the way for PRN to be held within 60 days.",
  "summary": "Penganalisis kata reaksi parti lama terhadap suara parti baharu akan memperlihatkan sama ada sesebuah gabungan amal perkongsian kuasa.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Teguran PAS kepada Wawasan undang persepsi ‘dua kelas’ dalam PN",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/teguran-pas-kepada-wawasan-undang-persepsi-dua-kelas-dalam-pn-9236476",
        "published": "2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}