Gerakan faces challenges in shifting its political narrative after its leader’s attack on DAP over religious issues. An analyst said the party aims to move towards a more inclusive politics but remains trapped in old racial sentiments.
Race sentiments
The analyst sees the criticism of DAP as Gerakan’s strategy to attract non-Malay votes, but it struggles to compete with DAP, which enjoys stable support. Gerakan Deputy President Oh Tong Keong’s criticism of DAP sparked reactions, with Syahredzan Johan accusing PN of practicing divisive politics. Gerakan is now struggling to build a new identity without abandoning old strategies.
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