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PAS seen as ‘clean’ but yet to prove it can lead, says analyst
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Azmi Hassan says good governance and the ability to generate prosperity for the people are just as important as being free from corruption
Isham Jalil, a former Umno leader, said he wanted to work with PAS to make one of its leaders prime minister, believing that they could fight corruption and money politics.
PETALING JAYA: PAS may enjoy a reputation as one of Malaysia’s “cleanest” parties, but an analyst says it has yet to demonstrate an ability to lead the country.
Azmi Hassan, a fellow at the National Council of Professors, said it was inaccurate to think that corruption and money politics could be eradicated solely by appointing a PAS leader as prime minister, as suggested by former Umno leader Isham Jalil.
He said such a view was a generalisation that did not reflect reality, as various forms of corruption had also been reported in states led by PAS.
“They must first prove that they can deliver in Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan and Terengganu,” he told FMT.
Azmi Hassan, a fellow at the National Council of Professors, said it was inaccurate to think that corruption and money politics could be eradicated solely by appointing a PAS leader as prime minister, as suggested by former Umno leader Isham Jalil.
He said such a view was a generalisation that did not reflect reality, as various forms of corruption had also been reported in states led by PAS.
“They must first prove that they can deliver in Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan and Terengganu,” he told FMT.
Azmi Hassan.
“Don’t just focus on the corruption issue, but also on good governance and the ability to generate prosperity for the people.”
On Sunday, Isham said he wanted to work with PAS to elevate one of its leaders as prime minister, citing the party’s perceived integrity and ability to fight graft.
He claimed that corruption, including the award of projects to tycoons in exchange for bribes, was one of the reasons for Umno and Barisan Nasional’s (BN) defeat in the 2018 general election.
Syaza Shukri of International Islamic University Malaysia said other factors must also be taken into consideration when choosing someone to lead Putrajaya.
“Don’t just focus on the corruption issue, but also on good governance and the ability to generate prosperity for the people.”
On Sunday, Isham said he wanted to work with PAS to elevate one of its leaders as prime minister, citing the party’s perceived integrity and ability to fight graft.
He claimed that corruption, including the award of projects to tycoons in exchange for bribes, was one of the reasons for Umno and Barisan Nasional’s (BN) defeat in the 2018 general election.
Syaza Shukri of International Islamic University Malaysia said other factors must also be taken into consideration when choosing someone to lead Putrajaya.
Syaza Shukri.
She said a prime minister must be able to formulate policies, manage finances, and ensure the welfare of the people.
“A good leader is not only free from corruption but must also be capable of running the government effectively,” she said.
“If the only criterion is being ‘clean’, then anyone could be prime minister.”
The question of Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) prime ministerial candidate for the next general election has been a point of contention.
In November last year, PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin denied that Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin had been confirmed as PN’s official candidate, insisting that PAS should lead the coalition.
Terengganu menteri besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar is among the PAS leaders frequently mentioned as a potential candidate for the top post.
However, several leaders from Bersatu and Gerakan have continued to back Muhyiddin as PN’s choice for prime minister.
On July 29, Hashim said PN would only decide on its prime ministerial candidate after taking over the federal government.
She said a prime minister must be able to formulate policies, manage finances, and ensure the welfare of the people.
“A good leader is not only free from corruption but must also be capable of running the government effectively,” she said.
“If the only criterion is being ‘clean’, then anyone could be prime minister.”
The question of Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) prime ministerial candidate for the next general election has been a point of contention.
In November last year, PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin denied that Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin had been confirmed as PN’s official candidate, insisting that PAS should lead the coalition.
Terengganu menteri besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar is among the PAS leaders frequently mentioned as a potential candidate for the top post.
However, several leaders from Bersatu and Gerakan have continued to back Muhyiddin as PN’s choice for prime minister.
On July 29, Hashim said PN would only decide on its prime ministerial candidate after taking over the federal government.
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