PAS' third coalition a challenge to Harapan, say analysts

N Faizal GhazaliPublished: Mar 10, 2016 9:50 AM | Updated: Mar 10, 2016 10:48 AM

PAS' strategic move to create a 'third force' political coalition will have an impact on the electoral influence of Pakatan Harapan, says political analyst Ahmad Atory Hussein.

According to him, the setting up of the new opposition bloc may be a tactic to split the votes among Malay voters who are disappointed with Umno.

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