Businesses grow wary as PAS gains traction
The Malaysian Islamic party PAS is gaining political traction in urban areas, causing concern among business leaders regarding potential social restrictions. The party's focus on religious policy over economic development has created uncertainty in the country's political landscape.
Why it matters
The rise of PAS could shift Malaysia's political balance, potentially impacting economic policy and the business environment in a key Southeast Asian nation.
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang (right) remains the party's dominant figure, but younger leaders such as Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar are claimed as projecting a new image.
The framing focuses on business concerns and the 'green wave' as a challenge to a 'fragile' government, reflecting a critical perspective on the party's influence.
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