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The Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
PAS Youth chief leaves leadership decision to delegates at 71st Muktamar
KOTA BHARU: PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden said he is leaving it entirely to party delegates to decide on the wing's new leadership at the upcoming 71st PAS Muktamar (annual assembly) in September. He said PAS does not encourage competition for positions, but instead emphasises responsibility and collective decision-making. 'In PAS, we are not taught to chase positions. I leave the matter to the delegates and the party to decide,' he told reporters after officiating the 66th Kelantan PAS Youth Muktamar here today. Afnan Hamimi also acknowledged that many are qualified to succeed him, and expressed hope that the next PAS Youth leadership would stay relevant to the younger generation, especially Gen Z, and be bold in championing youth issues and speaking out against wrongdoing. The PAS Central Muktamar is scheduled to be held from Sept 15 to 16 in Kota Sarang Semut, Alor Setar, Kedah, where delegates will elect the party's top leadership. - Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
03-07-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
No need to halt Kota Madani project, says Zaliha
Federal territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa rejected PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden's call to suspend the Kota Madani project. KUALA LUMPUR : The government has dismissed the call by PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden to suspend the Kota Madani project, saying its development is essential to meet the housing needs of civil servants. Federal territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said that around 17,000 civil servants required housing in Putrajaya, the nation's administrative capital. 'The housing units we plan to build under the project will help address, at least in part, the shortage of government quarters for civil servants,' she said after attending a programme here today. On Tuesday, Afnan urged the government to halt the project, citing growing national debt and the worsening economic situation. Afnan, the Alor Setar MP, also questioned the returns that future generations would inherit, given the debt burden that projects like Kota Madani might leave behind. Zaliha previously said that the Kota Madani project was expected to help civil servants working in the administrative capital save up to RM1,000 a month. Developed by Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd via a public-private partnership, the project is based on the build, lease, maintain and transfer concept and will not involve any government allocations in its initial phase. Once complete, the RM4 billion Kota Madani will offer 10,000 high-density residential quarters for over 30,000 residents, vertical schools, and various public amenities. Putrajaya will assume full ownership of the project after 25 years.
Free Malaysia Today
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Rumours of Hadi's exit fuel Amar's nomination for PAS No 2
The number of nominations Amar Abdullah receives will depend on whether Abdul Hadi Awang stays on as PAS president or takes a break, says an analyst. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Amar Abdullah's nomination for PAS deputy president may be part of a broader change being contemplated for the party's leadership, say analysts. Political analysts Mazlan Ali and Azmi Hassan said Amar's elevation was being strategically considered, should Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man step up to lead PAS in the event that Abdul Hadi Awang does not defend his presidency at the party polls in September. 'The nomination for deputy president stems from speculation that Hadi will make way,' Azmi, of Akademi Nusantara, told FMT. Hadi, 77, has led PAS since June 2002, and there has been growing speculation over his succession amid concerns about his health. Amar's nomination was recently proposed by Pengkalan Chepa PAS Youth information chief Sazwan Sakri, and received unanimous support from the wing's delegates. However, Amar said he would decide whether to accept the nomination once he receives formal notification from the party's central election committee, which will verify whether each candidate has garnered enough nominations from the grassroots divisions. Mazlan said the deputy president race could see a multi-cornered fight, potentially involving fellow vice-presidents Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar and Idris Ahmad, as well as PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan. 'Traditionally in PAS, the deputy presidency goes to someone with a professional background,' the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia associate professor said. The post was last contested in 2015, when Tuan Ibrahim unseated then-incumbent Mohamad Sabu, who later left PAS to form Amanah. Mohamad had held the position since 2011, taking over from academic-turned-politician Nasharudin Mat Isa. Azmi said Amar's chances hinged on whether Hadi stayed or stepped down. 'If the status quo remains with Hadi as president and Tuan Ibrahim as deputy, it will be difficult for Amar to gain enough nominations. 'The grassroots are wary of internal splits, which happened in PAS and PKR in 2015,' he said.
Free Malaysia Today
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Amar to decide on PAS deputy presidency only after official notice
On Saturday, Pengkalan Chepa PAS Youth nominated Amar Abdullah as a candidate for the party's No 2 post at its elections to be held in September. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : PAS vice-president Amar Abdullah was coy about contesting for the deputy presidency, saying he would only decide once he receives a notice from the party's election committee of his candidacy. On Saturday, Pengkalan Chepa PAS Youth nominated Amar as a candidate for the party's No 2 post at its elections to be held in September. Amar said the election committee would contact the candidates if it received a sufficient number of nominations, Berita Harian reported. 'They (the committee) will inform us if we fulfil the requirements,' he said when asked if he would accept the nomination for the deputy presidency. Pengkalan Chepa PAS Youth information chief Sazwan Sakri said Amar, the former Kelantan deputy menteri besar, had extensive experience and had showcased strong leadership at divisional, state and central levels. Sazwan said Amar had also played a major role in guiding the next generation of PAS leaders in the party's struggle. In February, a PAS source told FMT the party was likely to hold a contest for its top two posts at its elections in September, for the first time in a decade. PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang and deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man have not been challenged for the posts since the 2015 party polls. There has been speculation that Hadi will step down because of health reasons. At the same time, there are rumours that Tuan Ibrahim, who is the Pahang opposition leader, also intends to make way for new leadership, although there have been calls from the pro-ulama faction for him to defend his post.
Malaysiakini
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
PAS Youth rebrands July 26 rally as anti-Anwar protest
Developments in national-level issues allegedly stemming from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim have prompted PAS Youth to rebrand its upcoming July 26 rally. While the opposition party's youth wing had initially planned for the gathering to protest against the government's proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA), the theme of the rally has now been changed to call for Anwar to step down.
