New unity govt must show it’s able to uphold Malay interests to stem support for Perikatan, say analysts


PETALING JAYA: The new unity government must demonstrate they can uphold the interest of Malays to stem their growing support for Perikatan Nasional and PAS, in particular, says analysts.

Universiti Sains Malaysia senior lecturer Dr Azmil Mohd Tayeb said the Malay wave for Perikatan showed no signs of abating even after the new government was formed.

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