PAS’ growing influence in Perak ahead of Malaysia’s polls
The Islamist party PAS is expanding its political influence in the Malaysian state of Perak through grassroots community engagement and religious outreach. The party's strategy of combining local service with ideological messaging has helped it challenge established political forces like UMNO.
Why it matters
Understanding the shift in Malaysian electoral dynamics is crucial for analyzing the country's political stability and the future of its multi-ethnic governance.
Perak’s PAS MP Misbahul Munir (in turquoise) leading an usrah or “family gathering” on July 21.
Listen Summarise PAS has built its strength in Perak through decades of grassroots organising, religious outreach and constituency service, boosting its influence among Malay-Muslim voters. The opposition Islamist party overtook UMNO as the dominant Malay political force in the northern state in the 2022 general election, and PAS-UMNO cooperation could help them capture the state government at the next election. A closer BN-PN relationship, PH’s struggles and the rise of Wawasan could redraw Perak’s electoral map, while PH pushes back with targeted youth outreach to regain support. AI generated
PARIT BUNTAR/SELAMA, Perak – Whenever Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) deputy commissioner Misbahul Munir Masduki is in his constituency, he holds gatherings for more than 20 male party members and supporters.
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