00:00Analysts warn that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim cannot afford to underestimate Perikatan Nasional
00:06despite the opposition coalition's internal turmoil and should hold off on calling a SNAP GE16.
00:13Azmi Hassan of Academy Nusantara and University Science Malaysia's Ahmad Fauzi Abdul Hamid
00:19said that despite infighting between PAS and Bersatu and factional tensions within Bersatu itself,
00:26PN continues to command the bulk of Malay support.
00:29Azmi said Malay voters are unlikely to be put off to such an extent as to switch support from PN
00:35to Pakatan Harapan,
00:36although Barisan Nasional may benefit slightly.
00:40Fauzi said it remains to be seen whether UMNO supporters would back PH in GE16,
00:45especially in one-on-one contests with PN, particularly after several kerfuffles with DAP.
00:51He added that although Bersatu had been expected to falter in the 2022 general election,
00:57the party, aided by PAS, managed to attract a significant share of UMNO voters, securing 31 parliamentary seats.
01:05The next nationwide polls must be held no later than February 2028,
01:10while the Melaka and Johor State polls must take place by February and June 2027, respectively.
01:16DAP Secretary-General Luxiu Folk previously called for GE16 to be held concurrently with the Melaka and Johor State elections
01:24to save costs and make it easier for voters in the two states.
01:29Hanyujou, FMT.
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