Green Wave (Malaysia)
[1][2][3][4][5][6] This political phenomenon involves Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) and its ultraconservative voters, who mainly originate from the northeastern and northwestern parts of Peninsular Malaysia.
Ideologically, the phenomenon mostly concerns a far-right, authoritarian and ultranationalist movement that espouses increased Malay-Muslim hegemony in Malaysian politics as well as further intimidation and marginalisation of Malaysia's minority groups and religions.
"“Currently, PAS seeks to strengthen the politics of Malay-Islam and we are obliged to lead the way by providing support and cooperation to unite the Malays through Islam.
PAS' electoral base is largely centered around Peninsular Malaysia's rural and conservative northern and eastern coasts, particularly in the states of Kelantan, Kedah, Perlis, Terengganu and Pahang.
Some critics argued that green wave is a tactical move meant to put fear in the hearts of people, especially non-Malays, by bringing up images of radical fundamentalism.
[15] Perikatan Nasional information chief Azmin Ali has claim that the reason PN did well in the 2022 general election was because their policies benefit the people of every race when they were the ruling coalition from 2020 until 2021.
[16] Lim Guan Eng, former Secretary-General and current Chairman of Democratic Action Party (DAP), said that the green wave is very dangerous and that they will demolish Indian temples and forbid people from going to concerts.
[17][18] Many opposition politicians, including PAS Secretary-General Takiyuddin Hassan condemned his statements and said that decisive action should be taken by the authorities and Home Ministry of Malaysia on Lim.
[20] This political phenomenon ideologically focuses on Islamism, pan-Islamism, Malay supremacy, Bumiputera affirmative action, traditionalist conservatism, right-wing populism, anti-communism, anti-LGBT, anti-West, anti-United States, opposition to immigration and enforcement of Sharia Law.
Post-election analysis showed that 37 percent of youth voters cast their votes for PN, higher than both BN and PH.
The PN coalition won 14 of the 15 seats, achieving a supermajority and formed the first ever non-BN government in the state's history.
The Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition won the remaining 22 seats to become the main opposition in the state assembly.
The PN coalition led by PAS won all 32 seats, recording the first clean sweep in the state's history since 1978.
PAS candidate managed to defend their victory in the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary seat with a larger majority than in the 2022 general election.
[24][25] BN candidate managed to defend their victory in this seat with a smaller majority than in the 2022 state election.
[26] Menteri Besar of Terengganu Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar of PN and PAS defeated former Chief of Defence Forces Raja Mohamed Affandi of BN by a landslide victory and a significantly increased majority of votes of nearly 10,000.
