Despite its dominance in Malay-Muslim heartlands, some say PAS continues to struggle with non-Muslim support, particularly among Chinese and Indian voters. A columnist in The Star says its ‘rigid Islamic rhetoric’ and focus on Sharia governance clash with the multicultural, secular values embraced by urban, non-Muslim communities. Chinese voters, prioritising economic progress, educational rights, and clean governance, are especially wary of PAS’ conservative stance on pluralism, gender roles, and its lack of inclusive policy focus.
Non-Muslims
The party’s leadership, largely composed of religious scholars, offers little assurance of technocratic competence or multicultural sensitivity. The writer says although some Indian voters are disillusioned with Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional, PAS has yet to offer a compelling alternative, lacking both minority candidates and concrete policies addressing Indian socio-economic grievances. Its symbolic gestures and reliance on fringe Indian parties fall short. Without a serious pivot toward inclusive leadership and policies, PAS remains unequipped to earn the trust of Malaysia’s diverse electorate beyond its conservative base.
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