Kedah Umno's PAS-only approach driven by sense of threat, analysts say
Analysts say Kedah Umno's wish to negotiate only with PAS stems from feeling threatened after winning no seats in the last state election. Ahmad Fauzi Abdul Hamid of USM and Syaza Shukri of IIUM say Umno must recognise its position and faces a major challenge persuading PAS to prioritise it over Wawasan.