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Daily Express
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Fielding non-Muslims could help PAS woo non-Malays, says analyst
Published on: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jun 10, 2025 By: Faiz Zainudin Text Size: An analyst said dissatisfaction among non-Malays towards Pakatan Harapan could give PAS an opening, but only if the Islamic party addresses deeper, structural issues. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Analysts have proposed two key strategies for PAS to win over non-Malay voters, namely fielding non-Muslim candidates in safe seats and highlighting the party's achievements in its administration of Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, and Perlis – also known as the SG4 states. Azmi Hassan of Akademi Nusantara said PAS must move away from political rhetoric if it hoped to shift perceptions among non-Malay voters. Advertisement 'So far, PAS has yet to demonstrate that it is a better option than DAP or PKR, as there's little to be proud of in its administration of the SG4 states. 'PAS must tone down its extreme rhetoric and focus on showcasing its ability to govern by making the SG4 a better model than the states governed by Pakatan Harapan (PH) or Barisan Nasional. That's what it needs to do now,' he told FMT. PAS vice-president Amar Nik Abdullah previously said that the party was targeting non-Malay voters who were disillusioned with the government ahead of the 16th general election, acknowledging however PAS's struggle to win over that segment. He said PAS faced the challenge of finding more convincing ways to gain the trust of non-Malay voters while preserving its clean image and integrity to maintain its support among the youth. Awang Azman Pawi of Universiti Malaya said dissatisfaction among non-Malays towards PH could give PAS an opening, but only if the Islamic party could address deeper, structural issues. 'These include concerns about religious freedom and racial harmony, and rejecting theocratic narratives. Without such changes, discontent with PH will only be temporary, as non-Malay voters still find it difficult to accept Perikatan Nasional (PN). 'PAS also needs to overcome the longstanding distrust, including the fact that it once branded non-Muslims as infidels (kafir) – something that still lingers in the memory of many non-Malays.' PAS must be sincere in fielding non-Muslim candidates Awang Azman added that dissatisfaction with PH did not automatically mean that the non-Malays were ready to support PAS. 'PAS must be bold and sincere in placing non-Muslim candidates in winnable seats – just as Umno does with MIC and MCA – as a genuine sign of cooperation with non-Muslims. This shouldn't just be rhetoric or a symbolic gesture,' he said. Rusdi Omar of Universiti Utara Malaysia said that to attract non-Malay support, PAS must move away from an overemphasis on religious, racial, and royal sentiments, and adopt a more moderate approach. Meanwhile, Ariff Aizuddin Azlan of Universiti Teknologi Mara said PAS and PN would need to work harder than PKR, DAP, and Amanah did when they were in the opposition by championing mature politics free from racial elements. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ameera Khan says people mistaken her race as Malay
10 Jun - Ameera Khan recently said that she is not Malay, despite many assuming that she is, seeing that she is the half-sister of celebrity Neelofa. The model, who spoke about her race in a recent TikTok live, said that she is Arab from her mum Noor Kartini's side and Pakistani from her father Abdul Halim Khan's side, which makes her a non-Malay. "But I was born and raised in Malaysia, I can speak Malay and Kelantanese as well. If I can't speak Malay, you can just slap me," she said. Ameera said that she would usually just admit to being Malay to make it much easier for her. "It's not that I don't want to admit it, but my parents don't have Malay blood. It's just that nowadays, I will only answer yes when people ask me such. If I say no, people judge me. So, I'm like yes. Say yes," she said. (Photo Source: Ameera IG, Media Hiburan)
Malaysiakini
3 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
PAS targets non-Malays amid criticism of Harapan on social media
Malay-Muslim based parties, including PAS, continue to face challenges in gaining the trust of non-Malay voters. However, PAS vice-president Amar Abdullah said there is now a new opportunity, as this group has become increasingly vocal in criticising the Pakatan Harapan government. 'We are focusing on...
Malaysiakini
3 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
PAS targets non-Malays amid criticism of Harapan on social media
Malay-Muslim based parties, including PAS, continue to face challenges in gaining the trust of non-Malay voters. However, PAS vice-president Amar Abdullah said there is now a new opportunity, as this group has become increasingly vocal in criticising the Pakatan Harapan government. 'We are focusing on...
Malaysiakini
4 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Ramasamy: Is it time for a non-Malay 'big umbrella'?
Urimai chairperson P Ramasamy is contemplating whether it is time for non-Malay communities to consider forming their own umbrella coalition to defend their 'rapidly eroding rights' in what he describes as a fragmented and directionless Malaysia. Commenting on former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad's proposed 'big umbrella' for the Malays, Ramasamy argued that the plight of non-Malays under the Pakatan Harapan and Anwar Ibrahim-led government is equally troubling.
