00:00PAS is poised to lead the Perikatan Nasional's Penang chapter in the future due to the state's
00:06increasing Malay population, according to an analyst.
00:10O, a son of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, predicted that the influence of PAS
00:15will have greater sway to election cycles from now, adding that they can forget about
00:20the Chinese votes and still win the state.
00:23O acknowledged that PAS made significant inroads in the DAP-dominated Penang during the 2023
00:29election, securing seven seats, its highest-ever tally in the state.
00:34Oye Ki Beng from the Penang Institute, however, believes that the electorate will prioritize
00:39policy quality and inclusiveness over demographic shifts, citing Penang's multicultural identity
00:45and international reputation.
00:47Oye said that for Garakan to regain influence it once had in its glory days, it would need
00:52to leave PN and address local concerns independently.
00:56FMT previously quoted a source as saying PN planned to focus on Malay and Indian voters
01:01to secure a slim majority in the next state election, acknowledging its inability to capture
01:06Chinese voters in Penang.
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