PAS pledges progress for Sabah ahead of state polls
Published: Aug 2, 2025 10:32 AM
Updated: 12:32 PM
PAS has reiterated its commitment to defend the rights and interests of Sabahans should the party be given a mandate in the upcoming 17th state election.
Its secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said PAS has consistently raised Sabah-related issues, including the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), rural development, and poverty alleviation.
“PAS was previously part of the federal government, and during that time, I personally, as the law minister, played a key role in the MA63 negotiations with (then-Sabah and Sarawak affairs minister) Maximus Ongkili.
“We achieved a lot of progress through close cooperation between the federal and state governments. Although we are no longer in power, this struggle will not stop,” he said.
Takiyuddin, who is also the Perikatan Nasional deputy secretary-general, said this during the Jelajah Rakyat programme in Tawau last night.
He stressed that PAS holds to the principle that Islam offers comprehensive solutions to various challenges, including governance, social justice, and societal harmony.
“Islam guarantees justice for all, regardless of race or religion. This principle is at the core of PAS’ struggle.
“We believe the people of Sabah can accept this inclusive and unifying approach,” said the Kota Bharu MP.
He added that PAS respects the multiracial and multireligious composition of Sabah and will engage with the public through a harmonious and holistic approach.
“Sabah is the best example of unity among people of diverse backgrounds. We will approach the people with a message of Islam that is just, open, and focused on the welfare of all,” he said.
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Which non-Muslim would believe a PAS minister/leader? And looking at Kelantan and Terengganu, ask what frigging progress for Sabah can PAS promise if it wins majority rule in Sabah?
All must wear tudung in Sabah in future if PAS wins.
ReplyDeleteOne of the most refreshing aspects of visiting Sabah is the easy social relations between Muslims and Nons - something that existed in the Peninsular decades ago, but gone now.
Many of the Muslim women don't put on tudung, and don't get the compulsion to do so.