PASIR PUTEH, May 6 (Bernama) -- PAS is no longer relevant to the Malays and is unable to be the voice of the community as evidenced by Sarawak voters' total rejection of the party in the recent state election.
Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said what was more unfortunate was that PAS had become a lackey of the DAP in the latter's quest to govern the country.
"The slogan 'PAS replaces Umno' may now be changed to 'DAP replaces PAS'. It's clear that PAS won't go far or able to serve as a platform for Malay struggle. The proof lies in their failure to capture any seat in Sarawak," he told reporters after opening the Pasir Puteh Umno divisional meeting here Friday.
He noted that support for PAS among young people had dwindled after they realised that it would be meaningless to continue supporting the party.
Hishammuddin also said that voting for a party in any election was not an experiment, like what transpired in certain countries which saw uprisings due to the party in power being unable to bring prosperity to the people.
On the opposition pact in Sarawak, Hishammuddin, who is Home Minister, said people could see that it was a brittle one, with each fighting for posts for itself.
On the political scenario in Kelantan, he said the "Red Wave" campaign introduced by Kelantan Umno had resulted in growing support for Umno, especially among the young.
"Changes initiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak are also working in Umno's favour as far as people's support is concerned. And I believe that Kelantan too can change," he said.
Hishammuddin was also happy to see improved unity at Umno divisions throughout the country.
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