PAS seeking broader Malay-Muslim political realignment for GE16

 

PAS IS signalling a strategic expansion ahead of the 16th General Election or GE16, with its Youth Central Election Director Dr Tengku Muhammad Fakhruddin stressing the need for a broader Malay-Islam  political realignment.

The party is studying potential cooperation not only with UMNO but also with smaller Malay parties such as Pejuang and Berjasa, alongside groups linked to former opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin’s Reset movement.

He emphasised that PAS seeks to re‑examine ties with UMNO and consolidate strength to ensure a more stable bloc.

“We want to re‑examine relations with UMNO and with other small parties. It is necessary to unite strength to face the upcoming general election,” he said to reporters after officiating the 44th Annual General Meeting of PAS Youth Jeli Area in Ayer Lanas here on Friday (June 5).

He said PAS is of the view that Malay‑Islam political unification needs to be strengthened to ensure that the strength of that bloc is more organised and stable.

He added that any final decision, however, will be determined by the party’s top leadership through official meetings.

Meanwhile, PAS intends to contest more seats in the Negeri Sembilan state election (PRN) following the party’s confidence in the strength of its machinery and candidates.

Dr Tengku Muhammad Fakhruddin said the party will retain the seats contested previously but also sees opportunities to contest several additional seats that have winning potential.

“We already have the seats contested previously and will retain those seats. However, there are several other seats that are felt to have strength, and we also have suitable candidates. That matter will be discussed and decided in the election meeting,” he said.

He said PAS is currently still waiting for further briefing regarding strategy and operations to face the Negeri Sembilan PRN which will be held following the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) of that state on Friday.

In the last PRN, PAS won three DUN seats namely Gemencheh, Serting and Paroi. — Focus Malaysia