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Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
I'm not ready to be PAS vice-president, says Sanusi
Kedah menteri besar Sanusi Nor said he has no issues with remaining in the second tier of the PAS leadership if there are more capable and suitable candidates. PETALING JAYA : Kedah menteri besar Sanusi Nor says he is not ready to take up the post of PAS vice-president, despite receiving open backing from the party's top leadership. He said he would have no issue remaining in the second tier of the party leadership if there were more suitable and capable candidates for the role, Berita Harian reported. 'I believe there are others who are more qualified for the position, so let them have it. I don't mind staying lower down the ranks. 'Give the post to those with the right capabilities, credentials, and who know how to speak carefully, but we still need some loose cannons, too,' he was quoted as saying. PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin recently expressed his support for Sanusi's nomination, citing his strong performance as menteri besar and his influence within the party. However, Sanusi said he has yet to receive any official notification of the nomination, which usually only comes after the nomination period closes. 'This year, I'll consider whether it's necessary (to stand for the post). If there's someone better and more qualified, I'll campaign for him. PAS isn't like other parties. We don't scramble for posts to the point of quitting ministerial positions,' he said. He also said the three current vice-presidents – Idris Ahmad, Amar Abdullah and Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar – each bring unique strengths that party members should weigh ahead of the party elections in September.
Free Malaysia Today
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
PAS seeking power balance in PN through consultative approach, say analysts
PAS holds the most parliamentary seats of the components in PN. PETALING JAYA : The call by a PAS spiritual leader for Perikatan Nasional (PN) to adopt a 'musyawarah' or consultative approach before announcing policies signals the party's demand for an equal voice and rights within the coalition, analysts say. Azmi Hassan of Akademi Nusantara said Hashim Jasin's remarks followed other signals from PAS that Bersatu should not make decisions without consulting its allies. Azmi said PAS's main demand was the establishment of a PN presidential council to ensure that decisions are made fairly and are not dominated by Bersatu, which holds most of the coalition's key leadership positions. 'PAS simply wants an equal say, especially in decisions related to the distribution of seats for the 16th general election,' Azmi told FMT. 'Given that PAS holds the most parliamentary seats in the coalition, it is now leveraging its position to demand the posts in the coalition leadership which it believes it deserves.' He added that the call was unlikely to cause major rifts as both PAS and Bersatu need each other for the next election. Malaysiakini yesterday reported Hashim as claiming that some decisions, such as the naming of PN's prime ministerial candidate, were made unilaterally by PN chairman Muhyiddin Yassin. In November last year, Hashim said that Bersatu could not sideline PAS in deciding on the prime ministerial candidate, reminding it that PAS held more seats and had a stronger grassroots machinery. His statement was a response to Bersatu vice-president Ahmad Faizal Azumu, who insisted that PN would name Muhyiddin as its prime ministerial candidate for the next general election. Ariff Aizuddin Azlan of Universiti Teknologi Mara described Hashim's comments as a 'gentle rebuke' to Bersatu, and a reminder not to disregard the spirit of political solidarity that the coalition had built over the years. He said PAS's call also reflected its demand for respect. 'This is consistent with its large number of seats in the Dewan Rakyat and the fact that PAS governs several states – Kedah, Terengganu, Kelantan, and Perlis,' he added.
Malaysiakini
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
'Consult us first,' PAS tells Bersatu on PN decisions
PAS has urged Bersatu to hold consultations with its fellow Perikatan Nasional parties before announcing any policies or stances. PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin said that among the key policy issues that were not discussed with the Islamist party beforehand was PN's choice for its prime ministerial candidate. He claimed that such decisions were...
Free Malaysia Today
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
PAS testing the waters for change of leadership, says analyst
Abdul Hadi Awang has been PAS president since June 2002 and is in his seventh term as MP. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Recent moves by PAS leaders may be a sign the party is testing the waters for a change of leadership, according to a political analyst who says the party is sending subtle signals of a possible shift after more than two decades with Abdul Hadi Awang at the helm. Universiti Malaya socio-political analyst Awang Azman Pawi said recent remarks by PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin amounted to a strategic move to gauge internal sentiment about Hadi stepping aside. Hashim had said that all positions, including the top two posts, could be contested at the party's coming muktamar. 'PAS may be quietly preparing for the post-Hadi era, and this statement serves as a subtle opening for a controlled, not abrupt, transition,' Awang Azman told FMT. 'But all of this hinges on whether the ulama faction is truly ready to share power with technocrats and professionals within the party.' Clues to watch for include the tone and content of Hadi's speeches at the muktamar in September and other official functions, especially if he stresses unity, succession, or his legacy. Hadi, 77, has led PAS since June 2002 and is serving his seventh term as MP for Marang. His health has declined in recent years, and he has been admitted to hospital several times. While party leaders insist that Hadi remains central to PAS's identity and strength, questions about succession have grown in recent years due to his declining health. Speculation has intensified following the Pengkalan Chepa division's nomination of vice-president Nik Amar Abdullah for the deputy presidency. The incumbent is Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man. Ahmad Fauzi Abdul Hamid of Universiti Sains Malaysia said Hadi's stature remains vital to the party's cohesion, particularly among conservative Malay voters. 'If there's a need to replace him as president, he may be elevated to the role of spiritual leader (Mursyidul Am). That way, PAS retains Hadi's symbolic authority while opening space for new leadership,' he said. Ulama still lead, but change is coming Awang Azman expects the ulama to still dominate the party's decision-making, but changes are already quietly unfolding, as in Terengganu, where aerospace engineer-turned-politician Samsuri Mokhtar serves as menteri besar. 'However, the structure of the syura council and PAS's strong culture of loyalty (wala') mean that this change will be slow and controlled,' he said. 'The ulama are not being sidelined, but are expected to share leadership space with technocrats. PAS may be moving toward a 'dual leadership model' with an ulama president and a technocrat or professional as deputy.' Fauzi said PAS knows it must adapt to grow in more diverse areas like the Klang Valley, Sabah and Sarawak, and that means giving professionals a bigger role. 'But this shift must not take place to the extent of overshadowing or antagonising the ulama faction, as this is where core support for PAS lies, in the Malay heartland of the north and northeast,' he said.
Free Malaysia Today
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
PAS not after PM's post, says party veep
PAS vice-president Idris Ahmad said the party has never viewed the prime minister's post as something to chase or lobby for. PETALING JAYA : PAS is not interested in chasing after the prime minister's post or lobbying for top government positions, says party vice-president Idris Ahmad. He said the party's culture has always been guided by humility and a focus on service, not ambition for power. 'We don't chase the position to the point of lobbying or fighting for it. That's not PAS's principle,' he was quoted as saying in a transcript published by Utusan Malaysia. Even with the party's muktamar scheduled for September, Idris said, PAS leaders have refrained from campaigning or seeking support for internal positions. 'I've been attending official functions every week in Dungun, Mersing and Iskandar Puteri, but not once have I spoken about internal contests,' he said. 'All we talk about is the directive to strengthen and reinforce the party. If PAS veers from this, we'd lose even before sunrise.' PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin said last November the party should lead Perikatan Nasional given its parliamentary strength and grassroots machinery. Traditionally, the PN chairman is regarded as the coalition's prime ministerial candidate. Leaders from Gerakan and Bersatu have publicly stated that Muhyiddin Yassin remains PN's sole candidate for the position. Idris also said that what matters to PAS is helping PN perform better than Pakatan Harapan, not fighting over who should be the prime minister. 'The appointment of the prime minister depends on the name submitted to the king. Even discussing this requires consensus within PN,' he said. 'Let us win first. Then whoever is qualified can take the role. The position of prime minister is not something PAS is fighting over.' He said this approach is deeply rooted in the leadership style of party president Abdul Hadi Awang, who once declined to contest a state seat in Terengganu during the 14th general election despite pressure to lead the state. 'Tok Guru Hadi proposed Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar instead. At that time, Samsuri was the election director and didn't even know he would be contesting,' he said.
