KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 -- Former MCA president Tan Sri Dr Chua Soi Lek has reportedly said that PAS could win federal power "by default" in the next general election if Chinese voters avoid the polls or intentionally cast spoilt votes.

According to Free Malaysia Today (FMT), Chua said the possibility was already being "debated quietly" among Chinese voters, with some Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders believing that PAS could form the federal government if voters do not back the coalition.

"You know, Chinese are disillusioned with PH (and) DAP, although they will still continue to (vote) for DAP by default," he was quoted as saying in an interview.

Chua reportedly said PAS would find it hard to gain ground in Sabah and Sarawak, which together...