What does the recently concluded UMNO General Assembly suggest about the relationship between UMNO, Bersatu and PAS in their battle for the hearts and minds of Malay political society? How has the experience of the last year under Perikatan Nasional reshaped expectations and demands of the Malay ground. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Ibrahim Suffian, Executive Director, Merdeka Center.