KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Following Perikatan Nasional’s strong showing in the six state elections on August 12, Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has cemented himself as key...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Following Perikatan Nasional’s strong showing in the six state elections on August 12, Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has cemented himself as key leader in the coalition capable of menacing the parties in the national unity government.
“For example, in the federal government, the stigma or perception is that DAP is too strong and influential. In fact, they are the party that I will say influences the development of policies and strategies at the federal level. So, when another entity is rhetoric, it will attract the Malay voters because anything that is against the government will attract the Malay voters,” he said.
In the six state elections on August 12, the Islamist party recorded a 92 per cent success rate for the seats it contested. This contrasted with Umno’s 18 per cent from the 108 seats in contested. She said that Muhammad Sanusi’s popularity derives from his ability to connect with ordinary Malaysians, presenting himself as a figure separate from the political establishment.“Can this keep on growing? Yes, but at the expense of peace and unity because populist leaders would always need to find an enemy to compete,” she said.
“One of the most compelling aspects of Muhammad Sanusi’s campaign was his down-to-earth persona. He projected himself as aand this image endeared him to voters who felt that he understood their concerns and aspirations on a personal level,” she said referring to a term used affectionately to describe someone with rural and relatable qualities.
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