00:00PAS needs to do more to convince its partners in Perikatan Nasional, especially Bersatu,
00:06that its leaders possess the qualities necessary to serve as Prime Minister, analysts say.
00:11Surah Assemblyman Tengku Fakhrudin Fauzi had said that PAS leaders possessed four key criteria for leading putrajaya
00:19being Malay-Muslim, maintaining strong ties with the monarchy, ensuring fairness and equity,
00:24and demonstrating creativity in generating state revenue.
00:28Mazlan Ali of University Technology Malaysia said while PAS leaders have a fair chance of becoming Prime Minister,
00:34they would still need to gain the confidence of their PN allies.
00:38Meanwhile, Taufiq Yaakob of University Malaya said PAS had to overcome Bersatu's dominance in PN,
00:44especially since Bersatu leaders such as party president Muhyiddin Yassin and his deputy Hamzah Sainuddin
00:50were also considered candidates for Prime Minister.
00:53PAS spiritual leader Hashim Yassin had argued last November that his party was best suited to lead PN
00:59due to its larger number of parliamentary representatives and robust grassroots machinery.
01:04However, Bersatu Vice President Ahmad Faisal Azumu said Muhyiddin remained PN's sole candidate
01:10for the Prime Minister's position at the next general election.
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