Politics · Malaysia Bureau
PAS has history of naming PM candidates, says Bersatu official
Bersatu's information chief argues that the Islamic party's announcement of potential prime ministerial candidates follows established precedent. He points to several past instances when PAS publicly named its preferred candidates for the top job.
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The practice of PAS announcing potential prime minister candidates is not new and should be continued, according to Tun Faisal Ismail, information chief of Bersatu. Faisal cited multiple historical examples of the Islamic party publicly naming its preferred candidates ahead of general elections or political transitions. He suggested that PAS's recent move to identify possible PM hopefuls aligns with the party's standard political practices over the years. The statement comes as Malaysian political parties engage in ongoing discussions about coalitions and leadership arrangements ahead of future electoral contests. By highlighting PAS's precedent, Faisal appears to be defending the party's right to participate openly in discussions about potential leadership candidates rather than operating behind the scenes.