00:00Analysts predict that PAS will introduce stricter Islamic laws
00:04to distract from the poor economic growth of the states it leads.
00:08Awang Asman Pawi of University Malaya said the public keening
00:11of repeat kawat offender Afendi Awang in Terengganu
00:14was a tactic used by PAS to solidify the support of its conservative voter base.
00:20He said PAS does not seem to have any ideas on how to develop
00:23or strengthen the economy in their states.
00:25He said the imposition of the punishment will resonate
00:28with PAS' conservative support base in Kelantan, Terengganu,
00:32Kedah and Perlis, where upholding morality is a key voter concern.
00:37Hisomudin Bakar of Ilham Center said PAS is going all out
00:40to reinforce Malay support to retain its success in Malay majority seats.
00:45Meanwhile, a source in the Prime Minister's office revealed
00:48that all four PAS-led states, especially Kelantan and Terengganu,
00:52frequently seek additional federal funds to cover budget deficits.
00:57Economist Ye Kim Leng raised concerns about the reliance of PAS-led states
01:01on natural resources, adding that Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah and Perlis
01:06must diversify their economies for long-term viability.
01:10Natasha Bust, FMT News.
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