PAS not breaking away from Perikatan, says Takiyuddin

PETALING JAYA: There is no possibility of PAS joining the unity government, says Takiyuddin Hassan. In a statement on Sunday (June 23), the PAS secretary-general refuted the comment by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil who said that the Islamist party could join the unity government. "PAS remains with and will continue cooperating with Perikatan Nasional, which has been...

PAS and unity government are engaged in discussions, says Fahmi

NIBONG TEBAL: Whether PAS will join the unity government remains unknown, but discussions are being held between the two factions, said Fahmi Fadzil. He said the Prime Minister and several leaders from the Islamist party had held numerous discussions, indicating negotiations and considerations about PAS joining the unity government. The government spokesman, however, did not deny or...

Seven rogue Bersatu members to receive notices soon, says Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR: Bersatu will send notices to seven of its members soon regarding the status of their membership as well as the parliamentary and state seats they currently hold. Party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he would then send a notice to Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul, as well as the Speakers of...

PAS dismisses claims Perlis MB being detained over MACC probe

HULU SELANGOR: Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (pic) has rubbished claims that Perlis Mentri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli was arrested, adding that the latter was merely giving a statement to the police. Tuan Ibrahim, who is PAS deputy president, also accused news reports of sensationalising the matter. “He was not even arrested. This is sensational news...

Only God can forgive KK Super Mart management, not PAS, says ulama wing chief

KUALA LUMPUR: It is not for PAS but God to decide whether the party accepts the apology by the management of KK Super Mart over the "Allah" socks issue, says PAS ulama wing chief Datuk Ahmad Yahya. He added the offence was "committed against God, not PAS ulama." "We do not represent God, thus, we cannot...

PAS won’t join in boycotting KK Super Mart, says ulama wing chief

KUALA LUMPUR: PAS will not take part in the movement to boycott KK Super Mart convenience stores following the recent socks issue. Its ulama wing chief Datuk Ahmad Yahya stressed however, that the party does not support any form of mockery of Islam. He said the issue of boycotting KK Super Mart cannot be equated with the...

Ordering school canteens to remain open during Ramadan ‘excessive’, says PAS

PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry's directive for school canteens to remain open during Ramadan is controversial and "excessive", says the PAS ulama council. The Islamist party expressed reservations over the Education Ministry's decision, saying it could ignite public discord. Ulama council chief Datuk Ahmad Yahaya said closing school canteens during Ramadan was a societal norm to respect...

Malaysians chide PAS over school canteen issue

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians have chided PAS for calling the Education Ministry's directive - to keep school canteens open during Ramadan - 'excessive'. The Star readers expressed their views on Facebook, saying that Malaysians should learn to respect each other. Nakanathan Kandasamy wrote, "Be tolerant to other religious people, they are not fasting." Meanwhile, reader Chew Yew Bin said...

Is DAP upholding nation’s interests or its own, asks Takiyuddin

PETALING JAYA: PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (pic) has urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to curb the “poisonous narrative” peddled by DAP. This narrative has brought DAP's true intentions into question, Takiyuddin added in reference to recent statements by party veterans Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang and Tan Kok Wai. Lim had said last...

PAS calling govt ‘munafik’ only shows its desperation, says PKR Youth No. 2

KUALA LUMPUR: PAS is resorting to malicious and baseless claims that the unity government is "munafik" (hypocritical) because it cannot attack the administration's policies and achievements, says PKR Youth deputy chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim. Furthermore, its claim of economic sanctions against PAS-led states was easily disproved with facts, he added. He said such desperate tactics only...