PAS wants to shield PN from Gerakan’s GE16 failures, say analysts
Penang PAS’s willingness to allow Gerakan to use its own logo in the 16th general election (GE16) is aimed at shielding Perikatan Nasional (PN) from blame in the event of defeat, say analysts.
Azmi Hassan of Akademi Nusantara said PAS appears “indifferent” to the proposal, noting that Gerakan was intent on using the opposition coalition’s platform to advance its own political ambitions.
He said PAS has long been frustrated by Gerakan’s failure to draw non-Malay voters to PN, especially at the last state polls in August 2023 and the Sungai Bakap by-election.
“Previously, Gerakan was able to blame their losses on the extreme views of PAS leaders. If the party still cannot attract non-Malay voters using its own logo, then it would only have itself to blame,” he told FMT.
Azmi said PAS, on the other hand, would be able to justify cutting ties with Gerakan if the…
