00:00PASA's overwhelming strength in numbers and the unwavering loyalty of members to the party president
00:06have essentially given Abdul Hadi Awang's sway akin to veto powers over Perikatan National, say analysts.
00:14Shaza Shukri of International Islamic University Malaysia said Hadi remains the president of PN's largest component party
00:22and wields undeniable influence over the coalition.
00:26Her comments came after Bersatu issued a statement rejecting claims made by Hadi,
00:32including objections to the admission of other parties into PN.
00:36Bersatu also expressed regret over Hadi's remarks, saying he should have raised them internally within the PN Supreme Council.
00:45However, Shaza said Hadi has the right to speak up, but decisions by the PN Supreme Council should be considered
00:52final.
00:53Otherwise, she said, PN risks being perceived as lacking a clear stand and strong leadership.
01:00Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani, Ahmad Sabri of Global Asia Consulting said,
01:05PASA's strong culture of loyalty has enabled the party to stand the test of time,
01:10even thriving despite the departure of several senior leaders who later formed Amanah.
01:15He said loyalty is built into the party's struggle and that this is the norm for most parties established based
01:23on religious-centric ideologies.
01:25Panyu Jo, FMT
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