Warisan could lose competitive edge by going solo in GE16, say analysts
Analysts warn that Warisan may lose its competitive edge if it goes solo in the upcoming general election (GE16), making collaboration with national parties an important consideration.
Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri said the openness displayed by Warisan president Shafie Apdal appeared to be a strategic move to avoid vote-splitting and improve the party’s odds of winning.
The Global Asia Consulting analyst also said that Warisan might have to collaborate with Pakatan Harapan or Perikatan Nasional, both seen as major powers in the country’s political arena.
“Warisan wants a safe allocation of seats to avoid vote-splitting. Going it alone in GE16 might be difficult,” he told FMT.
Shafie had said on Saturday that Warisan was open to working with political parties from Peninsular Malaysia for GE16, despite ruling out such alliances in…
