PETALING JAYA, August 13 – In a stunning turn of events, the Election Commission has officially announced that the PAS has secured a resounding victory in the Terengganu state assembly elections, capturing all 32 seats up for grabs.
The election results showcase a remarkable accomplishment for PAS, as the party managed to oust the former ruling coalition Barisan Nasional and secure a clean sweep in the state assembly. The victories were underscored by the comfortable majorities with which PAS candidates triumphed over their opponents.
Notably, two former menteris besar from Barisan Nasional, the previously dominant political force in Terengganu, were defeated by PAS candidates. Razali Idris, representing Bersatu and contesting under the PAS banner, emerged victorious with an impressive 3,758 majority against Ahmad Said. Similarly, Khazan Che Mat of PAS secured a notable win, besting Ahmad Razif with a substantial 2,797 majority.
The strategic move by Bersatu to contest under the PAS banner in Terengganu and Kelantan signifies the evolving political landscape and the synergy between various parties. This alliance played a pivotal role in securing the comprehensive victory for PAS in the state assembly elections.
Terengganu, once considered a swing state, had been under the governance of Barisan Nasional until the watershed 2018 general election, when PAS emerged victorious and gained power. This recent election cements PAS’s dominance in the state’s political landscape.
The momentum of PAS’s success extended to the parliamentary elections held in November 2022. The party achieved another impressive clean sweep by winning all eight Terengganu parliamentary seats. These consecutive victories underscore the party’s growing influence and popularity in the region.
As the political landscape continues to shift, PAS’s remarkable performance in both state assembly and parliamentary elections has solidified its position as a dominant force in Terengganu’s political sphere. The clean sweep not only redefines the political dynamics in the state but also sets the stage for potential future changes at the national level.
