It’s not just about winning seats


PAS and PKR flags lined up in Permatang Pauh during the 13th general election. Filepix

THE Islamic Party of Malaysia (PAS) is being attacked by many quarters these days. Perhaps the biggest criticism is that they have betrayed some of those who voted for Pakatan Rakyat in GE13.

This criticism is understandable. PAS benefitted tremendously from being in Pakatan Rakyat (which was succeeded by Pakatan Harapan in 2015). They would not have anywhere near the number of seats they have today if not for the partnership.

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Opinion , Wan Saiful Wan Jan , columnist

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