Analysts see growing non-Malay rejection of DAP, PH
Political analysts suggest that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition is losing support among non-Malay voters in Malaysia, as evidenced by recent election results in Johor. Experts warn that PH must accelerate its reform agenda or risk further electoral losses in future general elections.
Why it matters
This shift in voter sentiment signals a potential realignment in Malaysian politics, threatening the long-term viability of the PH coalition's urban and mixed-constituency strongholds.
An analyst said the Johor election results showed that non-Malay protest votes were cast against DAP and PH in Johor, as in Sabah last year. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA: The Johor election results show a growing rejection of Pakatan Harapan among non-Malay voters, political analysts said after PH won only eight seats yesterday, for a loss of four seats since 2022.
Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri.
Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri of Global Asia Consulting said DAP and PH, for years, had been able to count on strong support from Chinese and Indian voters, especially in urban and mixed constituencies. However, the Johor results showed that such an assumption was no longer safe.
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