PAS assures no oppressive policies, especially in Sabah, S'wak
PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan has assured that his party would not implement measures that oppress any parties, especially in Sabah and Sarawak, if it were to become part of the new federal government.
“PAS assures that it will continue to practise the concept of consultation and discussion with all partners in the government, despite having the largest number of seats among the parties that will form the federal government soon.
“Therefore, PAS denies the claims of some parties that PAS will use its higher number of seats in the government to implement policies that oppress anyone, let alone in Sabah and Sarawak where the people live a harmonious life according to their respective customs and religions,” Takiyuddin (above) said in a statement today.
He said PAS has proven itself in this matter over the past 31 months when the party was part of the federal government.
Takiyuddin said the party’s leaders had always complied with all collective decisions, be it at the cabinet, the ministry, or government agency level.
At the same time, PAS has proven their openness including in preserving the rights of various races and religions throughout their 30-plus years of ruling Kelantan, Takiyuddin added.
“PAS always respects the diversity and plurality of Malaysians from various races, customs, and religions, and we recognise their right and freedom to practise their own way of life, based on the guarantee of the Federal Constitution.
“In fact, PAS is very strict in complying with the Islamic principle of ‘no coercion in religion’ whereby non-Muslims cannot be forced to adhere to Islam unless it is of their own volition and understanding,” he said.
He also pointed out that PAS leaders and members come from all sorts of educational backgrounds and qualifications, including quite a few who are professionals in their fields.
As such, he said, they can fulfil their responsibilities in a professional manner when given positions and roles to play in the government and its agencies.
Of course the bigots will say such things. They have not achieved their goal of total dominance. They still need the nons to prop them up.
ReplyDeleteOnly idiots will believe a single word from any of the PAS elites. The Sabahans and Sarawakians must remember Hadi already made clear that only malays/muslims can hold cabinet positions. In other words the nons will be office boys or office girls.
And don't forget Hadi and his 355 objective.
Questions must be asked why GPS or GRS would lend their support to PN. Are they doing it for their respective states or for personal satisfaction?