PAS eyes four state seats in Sarawak following Sabah success

PAS is setting its sights on contesting four state assembly seats in Sarawak, building momentum after making inroads in the Sabah state election, according to party officials.

Arifiriazul Paijo, PAS Commissioner for Sarawak, said the state leadership has already recommended the proposal for final approval by the party's central decision-making bodies. The move represents a strategic expansion of the party's presence in Malaysian Borneo, where it has historically maintained limited representation.

The party's growing ambitions in East Malaysia follow what analysts view as a successful performance in Sabah's recent electoral contest, where PAS managed to secure unexpected gains and establish itself as a credible alternative to incumbent political forces in the state.

Formalizing the candidacies at the national level remains the final step before PAS can proceed with campaigning for the four Sarawak state assembly positions. The party's expansion into Sarawak represents part of a broader strategy to strengthen its foothold across Malaysia ahead of future electoral contests.