00:01Amanah is expected to adopt a defensive stance at the next general election
00:05with a focus on retaining its existing seats rather than seeking expansion,
00:11says a political analyst.
00:13Awang Azman Pawi of University Malaya said any gains to be made by Amanah
00:18would be likely to depend on shifts among moderate Malay voters
00:21or weaknesses among opponents, particularly on issues of the economy and cost of living.
00:27Amanah remains highly vulnerable in Malay-majority constituencies, he said,
00:33while PAS holds a structural advantage.
00:36Awang Azman said Amanah must sharpen its identity as a progressive Islamic party distinct from PAS
00:42rather than just another PH component party.
00:46He noted that Party President Mohammad Sabu has kept Amanah relevant within the government
00:51through his credibility and cross-party networks
00:53but said the party still lacked clear ideological differentiation among Malay voters.
01:00In a similar vein, University Technology Malaysia's Mazlan Ali said
01:04Muhammad's leadership remains necessary for now.
01:08However, he said that Amanah should begin preparing for a leadership transition.
01:13Find you Joe, FMT.
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