KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The split between PAS and Bersatu following an internal crisis in Perikatan Nasional (PN), which led to the cancellation of the coalition’s registration, could weaken the opposition’s position in the Melaka state election campaign beginning on Oct 31, political analysts say.
Ilham Centre research fellow Mujibu Abd Muis said the opposition’s internal turmoil would affect coordination of election strategies, potentially leading to multi-cornered contests, a split in votes and candidates from opposition parties competing against one another.
He said PN’s deregistration raised questions about using a common identity and coordinating candidates, prompting PAS and Bersatu to reconsider their strategies for the state election.
