Unity in Malaysia: A Test of Willingness to Compromise The 72nd annual congress of Parti Islam Se Malaysia (PAS) marked a significant shift in Malaysian politics, as the opposition Islamist party edged closer to cooperation with its long time rival, UMNO.
The recent rapprochement is striking – particularly given that UMNO's youth chief and secretary general attended PAS events, waving their flag alongside PAS leaders.
However, beneath the surface lies a more complex reality: both parties are wary of being seen as secondary players in any potential partnership.