Analyst sees no risk of BN revolt in other unity state governments

 Azmi Hassan of Akademi Nusantara says a repeat in Perak and Pahang is unlikely due to the dynamics in these states.

Negeri Sembilan Umno withdrew its support for menteri besar Aminuddin Harun, declaring that all 14 of its assemblymen had lost confidence in him. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 An analyst does not foresee a repeat of the political upheaval in Negeri Sembilan “spreading” to Perak and Pahang, administered by unity governments, due to the dynamics in these states.

Earlier today, Barisan Nasional assemblymen withdrew support for Negeri Sembilan menteri besar Aminuddin Harun, throwing his administration into limbo.

Azmi Hassan.

Azmi Hassan of Akademi Nusantara said while Umno’s scheme could serve as a “template” to challenge other unity state governments, it was unlikely that Pahang and Perak BN would resort to such tactics.

“The fact of the matter is, BN and Pakatan Harapan (in these two states) need each other.

“If BN were to pull similar stunts like these in other states, it will undo the alliance forged between the two coalitions before the next general election,” he told FMT.

The unity government in Perak comprises 24 PH assemblymen and nine from BN, while the state government in Pahang consists of 16 BN assemblymen and eight from PH.

Azmi also believes that the central leadership did not give the nod to Negeri Sembilan BN to withdraw its support for Aminuddin.

He believed Aminuddin would see out the rest of his term.

Syaza Shukri.

Syaza Shukri of International Islamic University Malaysia said it was unlikely that PH would pull a similar stunt in other states.

“If they did, who would they join forces with? PN? There is too much uncertainty (for PH to deal with) at a time when the people are suffering from political fatigue,” she said.

Syaza said voters would need a strong reason, such as issues related to bad governance, to call for a change in government.

“If it is another Sheraton Move, it could backfire, as it was unpopular (among the people),” she said.

The Sheraton Move in 2020 saw BN, Bersatu, PAS and a faction led by then PKR deputy president Azmin Ali joining forces to topple the PH government. - FMT