Malaysia’s PAS preaches ‘racial domination’ to woo young voters

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Joseph SipalanJanuary 24, 2026 at 01:00 AM

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Malaysia's Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) is strategizing to attract young voters in the upcoming general election, due by early 2028, by focusing on online media dominance. Founded in 1951, PAS aims to amplify its message of faith-based governance beyond its traditional Malay heartland base. After the 2022 election saw PAS become the largest single party with 43 seats, concentrated in northern states, the party now seeks to expand its appeal and become the leading force in Malay nationalist politics. PAS believes controlling online spaces is crucial to securing the votes of young Malaysians.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Penang 40% Terengganu 50% Kedah 50% Kelantan 50% Perlis 50% Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man 60% Malaysia ×380% Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) ×690%

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pas 100% malaysian politics 90% young voters 80% political islam 70% general election 70% conservative islamist party 70% malay nationalism 60% online media 60% racial domination 50%

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South China Morning Post

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90%

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Malaysia

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