Analyst Azmi Hassan says cooperation with Bersatu could help Pakatan Harapan gain some support among Malay voters, although the impact may be limited.PETALING JAYA: While pragmatism may be necessary in Malaysia's fragmented political landscape, Pakatan Harapan must ensure that any electoral cooperation with former rival Bersatu does not come at the expense of its principles, says political analyst Awang Azman Pawi.
The Universiti Malaya academic said abandoning those principles without clear justification risked undermining public trust and the coalition's long-term legitimacy.
“Working with former rivals is not inherently wrong, particularly in coalition politics. However, PH must explain what has changed since the 2020 political crisis and why cooperation with Bersatu would benefit voters.
