Pas Veep Insists Party Will Not Be Part Of Federal Govt

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PAS has reiterated its stand of rejecting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s alleged attempts to court support from the opposition and increase the government’s numbers in the Dewan Rakyat.
Party vice-president Idris Ahmad in a statement said PAS and Perikatan Nasional continue to be the umbrella for Malays in this country.
“Thank you for recognising PAS’ quality.
“However, PAS is steadfast to not be a part of the unity government that is just waiting to crack,” said the Bagan Serai MP.
Idris noted recent developments where Anwar had openly made advances towards the opposition, as well as reported efforts that involved an international Islamic movement.
“Many may be puzzled why PMX (Anwar) is still working hard day and night to attract more support to join the unity government, despite in terms of numbers having reached a two-thirds majority of MPs,” said Idris.
Prime Minister Anwar IbrahimOn Tuesday, online portal Free Malaysia Today quoted a source claiming PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang rebuffed efforts by the Muslim Brotherhood to broker peace between him and Anwar in the aftermath of the 15th general election.
The source said a representative of the Egypt-based organisation came to Malaysia twice to get Hadi and Anwar to meet but was unsuccessful.
Commenting further, Idris claimed the alleged attempts to court PAS were partly due to Anwar’s government lacking a “wow factor” often associated with the appointment of a new prime minister.
“Unsurprising given how they (Pakatan Harapan) have broken their reform agenda and attacks on the (previous) government, while they were the opposition.
“They are (now) doing what they attacked the previous government on […] It is as bright as day,” claimed Idris.
‘Umno tamed, Amanah no value’
The PAS leader further claimed that Anwar’s administration has failed at courting Malay support, with new allies Umno allegedly “tamed” for the interest of their leaders.
As for Harapan-component Amanah, Idris accused the PAS-splinter of continuing to be the DAP’s “golden child” with no added value in terms of Malay support for Anwar.
In October, Anwar confirmed that doors are still open for PAS to be a part of the government, subject to the Islamist party’s agreement to accept major policy conditions, including Malaysia’s status as a multiracial nation.
Earlier this month, PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin warned party MPs they face expulsion if they voiced support for Anwar in the Dewan Rakyat.
At the time, Hashim was commenting on the remark by Bersatu’s Bukit Gantang MP Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal that seven to eight more Perikatan Nasional lawmakers will follow his footsteps and shift their support to Anwar soon. - Mkini

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