00:00The success of the new Ikatan-Prihatan-Rakyat alliance will depend on how well it can expand beyond its Malay-majority base, as no single party can govern alone in Malaysia, says an analyst.
00:12International Islamic University Malaysia's Said Arabi Idid said that while Perikatan Nacional understands the need to reach out to non-Malay voters, the real challenge lies in whether this outreach will be accepted.
00:24IPR was announced on October 14th, bringing together leaders from Bersatu, PAS, Gerakan Pejuang Putra, Rajasa, Muda, the Malaysian Advancement Party, the National Indian Muslim Alliance Party, the Malaysian Indian People's Party, and Urimay.
00:40However, Said Arabi warned IPR could face the same challenges that strained Pakatan Rakyat when DAP's alliance with PAS alienated Chinese voters and noted Pakatan Harapan might respond by courting Indian support.
00:53Meanwhile, Pajawang leader Mukis Mahathir called IPR a good move to unite diverse opposition voices and represent all segments of society, rural and urban, saying Pajawang could help strengthen the opposition's parliamentary voice despite lacking seats.
01:08However, Academy News and Towers Azmi Hassan said the real test for IPR will come during seat allocations before the next general election to ensure member parties do not clash.
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