Join us, PAS courts disenchanted MCA and MIC
Published: Aug 31, 2025 2:20 PM
Updated: 4:20 PM
Amid mounting resentment in MIC and MCA, PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has invited the two sidelined BN component parties to join forces, noting their disappointment at being left without representation in the government.
"MCA and MIC are free to determine their path; we welcome them to join us. We have no issues," he said in an interview with Berita Harian.
Tuan Ibrahim’s call came on the heels of resolutions by at least two state MIC chapters to quit BN, citing frustration at being sidelined.
On a separate matter, Tuan Ibrahim also revealed that Perikatan Nasional has officially set up its presidential council, comprising the leaders of its four component parties, with the Registrar of Societies (RoS) giving its nod.
He explained that the council will serve as the final arbiter for issues that remain deadlocked at the supreme council level. If a matter cannot be resolved by the committee or at the state level, it will be escalated to the PN presidential council for a decision.
Updated: 4:20 PM
Amid mounting resentment in MIC and MCA, PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has invited the two sidelined BN component parties to join forces, noting their disappointment at being left without representation in the government.
"MCA and MIC are free to determine their path; we welcome them to join us. We have no issues," he said in an interview with Berita Harian.
Tuan Ibrahim’s call came on the heels of resolutions by at least two state MIC chapters to quit BN, citing frustration at being sidelined.
On a separate matter, Tuan Ibrahim also revealed that Perikatan Nasional has officially set up its presidential council, comprising the leaders of its four component parties, with the Registrar of Societies (RoS) giving its nod.
He explained that the council will serve as the final arbiter for issues that remain deadlocked at the supreme council level. If a matter cannot be resolved by the committee or at the state level, it will be escalated to the PN presidential council for a decision.
“This is important because not all issues can be settled at the lower level. Some issues require detailed discussion and careful consideration, and that is the role of the presidential council,” he added.
Muhyiddin’s role
Previously, Malaysiakini reported that PAS has proposed to restructure PN, aiming to grant significant operational powers to opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin, who also serves as Bersatu’s deputy president.
According to sources, the move is designed to position Hamzah as PN’s prime ministerial candidate, ready to take the reins if the coalition captures Putrajaya in the next general election.
However, Tuan Ibrahim, in his interview with Berita Harian, said there were no attempts to dilute PN chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin’s role, pointing out that the latter would be chairing the presidential council as well.
“The council does not meet often. It meets only when new issues emerge. It is not like the supreme council, which has meetings every month,” he said.
Tuan Ibrahim said there was no need for PAS to put forward any "poster boy" for the prime minister's post when quizzed on Terengganu Menteri Besar Samsuri Mokhtar being talked about as a potential candidate for the top post.
"PAS has many leaders who can serve as prime minister, but in Malaysia, if we name our candidate, they will be targeted. How can we announce our candidate when we don't know if the Yang di-Pertuan Agong will consent?" he added, noting that the appointment of the prime minister is at the king’s discretion.
Support for Hadi
Tuan Ibrahim also ruled out gunning for the top post in PAS and pledged his support for the president, Abdul Hadi Awang.
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang
"I support the president. I have said that he should be retained. We always discuss issues together in meetings. He is not a one-man show," he said.
Responding to a question on Hadi’s health issues, Tuan Ibrahim said this was not something unusual to PAS.
“If we look at PAS’ history, Fadzil Mohd Noor held the post even while receiving treatment in the hospital. In fact, he passed away while still serving as president. The spiritual leader, Harun Din, also held the position until his last breath. The same goes for (spiritual leader) Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat.
“So, this is not something unusual in the party. In fact, if we look at achievements, we can see why people are very close to the current president.
“I believe it is because his accomplishments are the most outstanding in PAS’ history. When someone excels, we should defend him,” he added.
Hadi, 77, has himself stated that he intends to remain as PAS president until the end of his life.
"I support the president. I have said that he should be retained. We always discuss issues together in meetings. He is not a one-man show," he said.
Responding to a question on Hadi’s health issues, Tuan Ibrahim said this was not something unusual to PAS.
“If we look at PAS’ history, Fadzil Mohd Noor held the post even while receiving treatment in the hospital. In fact, he passed away while still serving as president. The spiritual leader, Harun Din, also held the position until his last breath. The same goes for (spiritual leader) Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat.
“So, this is not something unusual in the party. In fact, if we look at achievements, we can see why people are very close to the current president.
“I believe it is because his accomplishments are the most outstanding in PAS’ history. When someone excels, we should defend him,” he added.
Hadi, 77, has himself stated that he intends to remain as PAS president until the end of his life.
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