PAS Congress Unanimously Approves Unity Motion Ahead of General Election

Malaysia’s PAS party has unanimously approved a motion to pursue Muslim unity ahead of the country’s 16th general election, sending a clear signal that it wants to deepen political cooperation centred on Malay and Islamic interests.

The motion, introduced by Zulqarnain Hassan of the PAS Ulama Council, passed after debate and support from Nasaruddin Hassan, a delegate from PAS Pahang. Nasaruddin urged party members to prevent “spoilers” or hidden hands from derailing the unity agenda.

“We have proposed this unity several times and encountered failure several times. Hopefully this time it will really happen, and we will see it through,” Nasaruddin said. He argued that Muslim unity did not require PAS to sacrifice or surrender its political principles. Instead, he said, it should bring together Muslim strength around issues on which there was common agreement.

Delegates also unanimously approved motions calling for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into an alleged “Corporate Mafia,” reforms to working hours and the health workforce, and stronger national rice production chains. Other motions, including demands for greater state powers to curb gambling, an end to federal gambling licences, measures to address the rising cost of living, and stronger support for the Ameerah women’s wing, passed without debate.

Ahmad Fadhli Shaari, chairman of the congress motions committee, said 33 motions had been accepted. Three passed without debate, while four were debated and approved. The remaining 26 were rejected or referred to the relevant authorities. PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang had earlier said the party should pursue wise political steps to unite Malays, Muslims and non-extremist non-Muslims within Malaysia’s plural society.

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We have proposed this unity several times and encountered failure several times. Hopefully this time it will really happen, and we will see it through.