Politics · Malaysia Bureau
PAS Youth pushes party to lead next bid for Putrajaya
Delegates at the Islamic party's muktamar assembly have called for PAS to take the lead in selecting a prime ministerial candidate rather than deferring to coalition partners. The push signals growing ambitions within the party's younger ranks ahead of the next general election.
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PAS Youth delegates have urged the party to adopt a more assertive stance in the race for federal power, arguing that the pan-Malaysian Islamic Party should no longer step back when determining who leads a coalition government.
Speaking at the party's annual muktamar assembly, youth wing representatives contended that PAS has historically yielded ground to other parties when deciding on prime ministerial candidates, a position they believe must change.
The call reflects mounting sentiment within PAS's younger membership that the party should leverage its political strength to secure leadership roles in future coalitions. As one of Malaysia's major Islamist political forces, youth delegates argued, PAS deserves greater say in shaping the direction of any government it helps form.
The remarks underscore shifting dynamics within PAS as it seeks to consolidate its position ahead of the next general election. The party's youth wing has increasingly pushed for more aggressive political positioning, particularly regarding the allocation of ministerial portfolios and executive power-sharing arrangements with allied partners.