Bersatu and PAS scapegoat DAP to nix Umno’s “grand coalition” for Malay-Muslim unity, aiming to sabotage it, an analyst charges.
Akademi Nusantara’s Azmi Hassan says this paints them as agenda-driven over community good.
Weak Excuses
Their anti-coalition case falters: Umno-DAP links just govern the nation, with barbs flying routinely.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin this week rejected Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s plan while DAP ties persist.
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang conditions join on Allah-guided rule; assistant secretary-general Syahir Che Sulaiman demands DAP divorce.
Analyst Doubts
Umno and DAP shifted from foes to unity government partners under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, contesting polls together.
Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan frames it as governance, not submission.
Sunway University’s Wong Chin Huat asks if PAS would shun post-GE16 government invites over DAP.
Bersatu’s no stems from Muhyiddin’s ex-PM pride, not ideology; Hamzah Zainudin might pivot.
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