PAS may be playing 5-10-year game to win over voters, says Shahril
Former Umno official Shahril Hamdan suggests that the Islamic party PAS is playing a long-term political game to gain government experience and voter trust. He believes PAS is willing to wait years to build credibility before seeking top leadership roles.
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Understanding the strategic patience of political parties provides insight into shifting power dynamics and coalition building in Malaysian politics.
Former Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan said PAS was using the opportunity to give its leaders more experience and make civil servants and voters more familiar with the party in government.
PETALING JAYA: PAS may be prepared to wait another five to 10 years before making a serious push for the country’s top leadership, says former Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan.
PAS and Umno recently negotiated cooperation ahead of the Melaka state election, with the Islamic party indicating it is open to contesting under the Barisan Nasional logo.
PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin last week said achieving a PAS-Umno alliance in the Melaka polls would be a key step to expanding it to the 16th general election, Utusan Malaysia reported.
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