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Malaysiakini
4 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
PAS' 'leaders for life' show lack of capable successors
YOURSAY | 'This ensures younger upstarts with new ideas don't rise and overthrow these dinosaurs.' PAS leaders usually remain until death - Takiyuddin Coward: It's PAS' choice on the issue of the term of office for its leader. However, this does sound like monarchic behaviour. In Perikatan Nasional, you only have PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang. In PAS, I can see only two other real leaders. The first is you, Takiyuddin Hassan, the party's secretary-general. However, while we see some signs of intelligence, you don't have any track record. The other is Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, whose only claim to leadership is that he is better than the rest. That is not a credit to him because the quality of the rest is frankly not up to scratch. Even then, he has nothing to show for in Terengganu. This is a red flag because he has been there for a long time. However, the most crucial issue here is Hadi. Is there only one able to stand up to Bersatu? Not even you, Takiyuddin, can do it? Although I am expecting and looking forward to a big ignominious fight between PAS and Bersatu when Hadi relinquishes his post, unlike some PAS leaders, I don't wish for anything bad to happen to him. That time will come and hopefully result in a better Malaysia. I don't care if it is at the expense of PAS or Bersatu. They are both expendable. Doc: I guess, Takiyuddin's statement is to ensure 'incompetence' carries on unhindered in PAS. It is also to ensure the younger generation of leaders with new ideas and experiences don't rise to overthrow these dinosaurs. PAS' modus operandi of blaming non-Malays and DAP for all the Malays' misfortune is being championed by the geriatric guards in PAS for aeons. But it is still effectively hoodwinking the Malay population. So, I guess, there is no reason to change the leadership. VioletOrca0545: The party that always claims that others are communists appears to be acting worse than communists. Whomever you choose as president is still human. Humans make mistakes, humans change, and there will always be someone better. By insisting a leader must be there until he or she dies, you are deifying whoever you choose as a leader. You are claiming that the person is perfect until the day he/she passed on. As a Muslim, you should know that the concept of perfection is only applicable to God and God alone. A Muslim can contribute to Islam regardless of whether he/she is president of the party or not. MerdekaMerdekaMerdeka: According to the Malaysiakini report, 'Takiyuddin cited previous PAS leaders - including former president Fadzil Noor and former spiritual adviser Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat - as examples of those who remained in office until their deaths. 'So, in Islam, as long as we are able, we continue to struggle for Islam.' Takiyuddin, you are 100 percent correct. Ergo, one does not need to be affiliated with any political body to propagate Islam. One can even do it on one's deathbed. So, what is PAS trying to spin? Ahmad Dusuki Abdul Rani, an independent preacher who graduated from Al-Azhar University in the field of syariah and law, went further to label those challenging the clerical leadership as 'devils among humans and genies'. Hang on, Dusuki, isn't everyone at PAS the one and the same? This is a man-made criterion stemming from selfishness and greed. DontGetMeWrong: Well, it is not a surprise that PAS leaders, as well as their hardcore supporters, stick to the party for life. We hardly heard of any PAS leaders or supporters jumping ship. What are the reasons? It is because PAS has the exclusive rights to heaven for those who vote and support the party? How gullible can one be? Annonimous 4500: Yes, PAS leaders remain united until death. Is it because of their statutory declaration to the party before being selected as a candidate for the general election? Something is seriously wrong with all political parties which practice such a policy. This should be made illegal in today's modern world. HoyoHoyo: Hello Takiyuddin, this is exactly what was wrong with PAS. Your outdated leaders and religious teachings can usually remain until death. But the world has changed. The change is more rapid now. With bilateral trade realignment, shifts in geopolitics and advances in artificial intelligence, you are still inside a cave. Without reforms in leadership and doctrinal rules, death awaits PAS. Turnedback: What sort of silly reasons to allow someone who cannot contribute to hold on to power and position until he dies? This indicates that PAS cannot find a suitable candidate for the party; they are not willing to progress and direct the party. How are they going to run the country with such a mindset? The above is a selection of comments posted by Malaysiakini subscribers. Only paying subscribers can post comments. In the past year, Malaysiakinians have posted over 100,000 comments. Join the Malaysiakini community and help set the news agenda. Subscribe now. These comments are compiled to reflect the views of Malaysiakini subscribers on matters of public interest. Malaysiakini does not intend to represent these views as fact.
Malaysiakini
4 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
PAS' 'leaders for life' shows lack of capable successors
YOURSAY | 'This ensures younger upstarts with new ideas don't rise and overthrow these dinosaurs.' PAS leaders usually remain until death - Takiyuddin Coward: It's PAS' choice on the issue of the term of office for its leader. However, this does sound like monarchic behaviour. In Perikatan Nasional, you only have PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang. In PAS, I can see only two other real leaders. The first is you, Takiyuddin Hassan, the party's secretary-general. However, while we see some signs of intelligence, you don't have any track record. The other is Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, whose only claim to leadership is that he is better than the rest. That is not a credit to him because the quality of the rest is frankly not up to scratch. Even then, he has nothing to show for in Terengganu. This is a red flag because he has been there for a long time. However, the most crucial issue here is Hadi. Is there only one able to stand up to Bersatu? Not even you, Takiyuddin, can do it? Although I am expecting and looking forward to a big ignominious fight between PAS and Bersatu when Hadi relinquishes his post, unlike some PAS leaders, I don't wish for anything bad to happen to him. That time will come and hopefully result in a better Malaysia. I don't care if it is at the expense of PAS or Bersatu. They are both expendable. Doc: I guess, Takiyuddin's statement is to ensure 'incompetence' carries on unhindered in PAS. It is also to ensure the younger generation of leaders with new ideas and experiences don't rise to overthrow these dinosaurs. PAS' modus operandi of blaming non-Malays and DAP for all the Malays' misfortune is being championed by the geriatric guards in PAS for aeons. But it is still effectively hoodwinking the Malay population. So, I guess, there is no reason to change the leadership. VioletOrca0545: The party that always claims that others are communists appears to be acting worse than communists. Whomever you choose as president is still human. Humans make mistakes, humans change, and there will always be someone better. By insisting a leader must be there until he or she dies, you are deifying whoever you choose as a leader. You are claiming that the person is perfect until the day he/she passed on. As a Muslim, you should know that the concept of perfection is only applicable to God and God alone. A Muslim can contribute to Islam regardless of whether he/she is president of the party or not. MerdekaMerdekaMerdeka: According to the Malaysiakini report, 'Takiyuddin cited previous PAS leaders - including former president Fadzil Noor and former spiritual adviser Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat - as examples of those who remained in office until their deaths. 'So, in Islam, as long as we are able, we continue to struggle for Islam.' Takiyuddin, you are 100 percent correct. Ergo, one does not need to be affiliated with any political body to propagate Islam. One can even do it on one's deathbed. So, what is PAS trying to spin? Ahmad Dusuki Abdul Rani, an independent preacher who graduated from Al-Azhar University in the field of syariah and law, went further to label those challenging the clerical leadership as 'devils among humans and genies'. Hang on, Dusuki, isn't everyone at PAS the one and the same? This is a man-made criterion stemming from selfishness and greed. DontGetMeWrong: Well, it is not a surprise that PAS leaders, as well as their hardcore supporters, stick to the party for life. We hardly heard of any PAS leaders or supporters jumping ship. What are the reasons? It is because PAS has the exclusive rights to heaven for those who vote and support the party? How gullible can one be? Annonimous 4500: Yes, PAS leaders remain united until death. Is it because of their statutory declaration to the party before being selected as a candidate for the general election? Something is seriously wrong with all political parties which practice such a policy. This should be made illegal in today's modern world. HoyoHoyo: Hello Takiyuddin, this is exactly what was wrong with PAS. Your outdated leaders and religious teachings can usually remain until death. But the world has changed. The change is more rapid now. With bilateral trade realignment, shifts in geopolitics and advances in artificial intelligence, you are still inside a cave. Without reforms in leadership and doctrinal rules, death awaits PAS. Turnedback: What sort of silly reasons to allow someone who cannot contribute to hold on to power and position until he dies? This indicates that PAS cannot find a suitable candidate for the party; they are not willing to progress and direct the party. How are they going to run the country with such a mindset? The above is a selection of comments posted by Malaysiakini subscribers. Only paying subscribers can post comments. In the past year, Malaysiakinians have posted over 100,000 comments. Join the Malaysiakini community and help set the news agenda. Subscribe now. These comments are compiled to reflect the views of Malaysiakini subscribers on matters of public interest. Malaysiakini does not intend to represent these views as fact.
New Straits Times
02-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Pas backs review of Peaceful Assembly Act
KUALA LUMPUR: Pas has expressed support for a review of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012, following the Federal Court's declaration that Section 9(5) of the act is unconstitutional. Secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said that the act must align with the apex court's decision and reflect the spirit of the constitution and human rights. Section 9(5) of the act imposed a criminal penalty on organisers of public assemblies who failed to give police at least five days' notice before holding a gathering. () He also called for broader legal reform, including the repeal of other laws that he said could be used to stifle dissent. These include the Sedition Act 1948, the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984, which he described as draconian provisions that must be reconsidered. Takiyuddin said that such legal reforms are consistent with promises made by Pakatan Harapan in the 15th General Election. He said that the Federal Court ruling was in line with the principles enshrined in Article 10 of the constitution, which guarantees the right of every citizen to speak, assemble and associate peacefully and without arms. Yesterday, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had announced cabinet's decision to implement a moratorium on any prosecution under Section 9(5). Saifuddin added that amendments to Section 11 of the act will be tabled in the next parliamentary sitting , which begins this month. The section requires organisers of peaceful assemblies to seek the consent of venue owners before such gatherings can take place.
Daily Express
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
PAS urges government to review Peaceful Assembly Act
Published on: Wednesday, July 02, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 02, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: Protesters making their way to Dataran Merdeka from the Sogo shopping complex during an anti-corruption rally in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 25. PETALING JAYA: PAS has called on the government to review the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 after the Federal Court's ruling yesterday that it is unconstitutional to criminalise the failure to notify the police five days in advance of holding a peaceful assembly. In a statement, PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said the ruling by a five-member Federal Court panel chaired by outgoing Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat would give Malaysians more confidence that their voices can be heard without the threat of prosecution. 'PAS also believes that this decision will further strengthen public confidence in the freedom of expression and assembly as key hallmarks of a mature and civilised democratic nation,' said Takiyuddin. 'PAS urges the government to comprehensively review the Peaceful Assembly Act so that it truly reflects the spirit of the Federal Constitution and the universal principles of human rights, especially in light of this historic decision.' Takiyuddin also urged the government to review or abolish legal provisions that could be misused to suppress freedom of expression, including the Sedition Act 1948, the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984. The Kota Bharu MP said this was consistent with Pakatan Harapan's election promises outlined in its 15th general election manifesto. Yesterday, Tengku Maimun said Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act imposes a punishment that exceeds the limits permitted under Article 10(1)(b) of the Federal Constitution, which guarantees the freedom of speech, assembly, and association. Tengku Maimun, who delivered the unanimous decision of the five-member Federal Court panel, also said the section was 'a disproportionate intervention'. The decision stemmed from a constitutional challenge brought by former Muda secretary-general Amir Hadi, who was charged in 2022 with failing to give the police five days' notice before organising a protest outside the Sogo shopping complex in Kuala Lumpur. Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the government would table an amendment to Section 11 of the Peaceful Assembly Act in the upcoming parliamentary sitting following the Federal Court's ruling. Section 11 of the Peaceful Assembly Act requires organisers of assemblies to obtain the consent of the location's owner or occupier. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Sinar Daily
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
Pas condemns racial remark, warns of disciplinary action over ATM appointment criticism
The party's Secretary-General Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the opinion expressed by Sungai Buloh Pas Chief Zaharuddin Muhammad does not reflect the party's position and runs counter to Pas's Constitution and principles. Takiyuddin In a statement on June 24, the MAF said the promotion ceremony was officiated by Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar on June 23 and witnessed by all service chiefs. SHAH ALAM – Pas has distanced itself from remarks made by a local politician who questioned the appointment of Datuk Johny Lim Eng Seng as Lieutenant General of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), warning that disciplinary action may be taken. The party's Secretary-General Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the opinion expressed by Sungai Buloh Pas Chief Zaharuddin Muhammad does not reflect the party's position and runs counter to Pas's Constitution and principles. 'Racial attitudes or racism in any form or colour have no place in Pas and they do not align with the national culture and aspirations of this country. 'The appointment of Lim as a Lieutenant General of the ATM is a historic event that should be celebrated by all Malaysians, not questioned or belittled merely because of his ethnic background," Takiyuddin said. Zaharuddin had earlier drawn criticism after media reports revealed he questioned Lim's appointment solely due to his Chinese ethnicity. Takiyuddin also stated that the achievements and progress of any Malaysian should be recognised and honoured, regardless of their background. 'The abilities, achievements, progress and success of any Malaysian in any field should be celebrated and not otherwise. 'Therefore, Pas will not hesitate to take disciplinary action against any member who violates party discipline, including displaying insensitive behaviour that undermines national unity and causes disharmony and suspicion within society," he said. More Like This
