Perikatan Nasional’s struggle to attract influential coalition partners presents a significant challenge, especially with PAS unable to replicate the “Green Wave” momentum from the previous general election, according to Puad Zarkashi.

Reflecting on the results of the Ayer Kuning by-election in Perak, the Umno supreme council member emphasised that PAS should reconsider its focus on the narrative of an Islamic state.

He pointed out that this issue is hindering PN’s efforts to secure meaningful non-Malay party alliances.