[ad_1]
PETALING JAYA: Although it started cooperating with Umno on Muakafat Nasional, PAS seems to prefer working on Perikatan Nasional with PPBM, says one analyst.
There are three reasons for this, says Bridget Welsh of the University of Nottingham Malaysia.
The first is that the PPBM has given PAS the largest political representation it has ever had at the federal level.
Second, PAS believes it has a stronger electoral force than Umno, adding that the Islamist party probably thinks its collaboration in Muafakat Nasional helped Umno more than itself.
“The third reason is that PPBM has allowed PAS to participate in its agenda in terms of promoting Islamist politics. We see problems related to the sale of alcohol and temples. These are things in which they have been able to push their agenda, ”he told FMT.
Welsh added that these reasons probably explain PAS’s decision not to be part of the new Perak government, which will likely be led by Umno, following the removal of Menteri Besar Faizal Azumu.
Welsh said it was too early to determine whether tensions between PAS and Umno would escalate to the federal and national level due to the unpredictable nature of Malaysian politics, adding that only time will tell.
“The situation is constantly changing, it is very fluid. One day you are the enemy and the next you are a friend, then you are the enemy again. We are looking at Malaysian politics which is usually behind the scenes now in view, ”he said.
She predicted there would be a statewide overflow. “There are five vulnerable states. One has to look at what is happening in Kedah and also the problems in Johor. These are important states to watch out for “
He added that it was not yet clear who was the biggest winner in the change of government in Perak, although new relationships could develop there.
James Chin, from the Asia Institute at the University of Tasmania, said that all PAS wanted was to remain part of the government, so they are still part of the federal government of Perikatan Nasional for now.
He also told the FMT that PAS was not a friend of either PPBM or Umno, but only wanted to remain in a place of power to push for further Islamization.
“PAS has no loyalty. He will get rid of PPBM on one condition: that he can stay in government.
“PAS wants a government that is entirely Malaysian or centered on Islam. That is why they were more than happy to bring down the old Pakatan Harapan government, because they thought the government had too much non-Malaysian and non-Muslim influence, “he said.
Faizal lost the confidence of the Perak state assembly after 48 members voted against him in a motion of confidence. There were 10 votes in favor of Faizal and one frustrated vote.
PAS Secretary General Takiyuddin Hassan said the party will not be part of the new state government, adding that all three members of the assembly had supported Faizal during the motion.
