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From ‘family gatherings’ to electoral might: Why PAS’ grip is growing in Perak

Seat allocations pose a key obstacle to sustained cooperation between PAS and UMNO.

Perak’s PAS MP Misbahul Munir (in turquoise) leads an usrah or ‘family gathering’ on Jul 21.

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From ‘family gatherings’ to electoral might: Why PAS’ grip is growing in Perak

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