UMNO-Pas Alliance Could Capture 90 Percent of Malay Vote in Negeri Sembilan

A strategic alliance between UMNO and Pas in the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election could potentially secure a dominant 90 percent of the Malay vote, according to former Bersatu Deputy Permanent Chairman Datuk Hashim Suboh. He believes this UMNO-Pas cooperation offers a powerful political synergy, with Negeri Sembilan potentially serving as the launchpad for this successful model.

Hashim suggests that if this collaboration proves effective, the formula could be replicated in other states, significantly boosting support among Malay voters in the 16th General Election. "The cooperation of Malay parties, especially UMNO and Pas, undeniably brings great strength," he stated. "In the context of Negeri Sembilan, logically, they will win big in Malay seats and have a bright chance in mixed seats."

He further elaborated that the strategy could extend beyond Negeri Sembilan, leveraging Pas's strength in the East Coast states and UMNO's influence in the southern regions and Pahang. "After this, the formula can be used in other states, with Pas's strength in the East Coast states and UMNO in the south and Pahang. If Pas can sacrifice seats in the SG4 states, the cooperation formula can continue," Hashim told Utusan Malaysia.

This development follows reports that Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) will not contest each other in 36 State Legislative Assembly seats in the Negeri Sembilan election. Hashim also commented on Chinese voters, suggesting they remain aligned with DAP, though they may have delivered a message to the party in recent Johor and Sabah elections. He noted, however, that the situation in Johor and Negeri Sembilan differs, with Johor showing stronger BN support compared to DAP.