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PAS must lead unity drive, not follow, says Terengganu Youth wing
A senior PAS youth leader in Terengganu has called for the Islamic party to take a leading role in any coalition efforts, cautioning against compromising the party's core principles in pursuit of political unity.
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Mukhlis Hasin, representing the PAS Youth wing in Terengganu, has urged the party to adopt a more assertive stance in ongoing discussions about political realignment, rather than taking a subordinate position in any potential alliance.
The warning signals growing concerns within PAS ranks about the terms under which the party might join broader coalitions. Youth leaders are particularly vigilant about ensuring that pursuit of unity does not lead to dilution of the party's ideological foundations and long-held policy positions.
PAS has long positioned itself as a party with distinct religious and social principles, and Hasin's remarks underscore internal pressure to maintain that identity even as the party explores cooperation with other political forces. The comments reflect broader discussions within Malaysian opposition and non-aligned circles about the conditions and framework for any future political partnerships.
The Terengganu delegation's intervention adds another voice to the ongoing debate about PAS's strategic direction, particularly as Malaysia's political landscape continues to evolve following recent electoral developments and coalition shifts.