MELAKA, Oct 29 — The Syura Ulama Council, which convenes on Sunday, will decide on the symbol that the party will use in the Melaka state election, said PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.
“PAS welcomes the decision (of UMNO) to cooperate with the party. The symbol that will be used by PAS depends on the decision of the Syura Ulama Council which will convene this Sunday, and a statement will be issued after the meeting.
“PAS wants to emphasise (that) there is a need to avoid a three-cornered fight in Melaka. The cooperation in the Cabinet today needs to be reflected in the state election and I am confident that the people want to see the consensus of the three parties remain,” he said in a WhatsApp message to Bernama today.
Yesterday, UMNO secretary-general Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the party will maintain its cooperation with PAS under the Muafakat Nasional charter in the Melaka state election on Nov 20.
Asked whether PAS would immediately discuss with UMNO on the allocation of seats, Tuan Ibrahim who is Environment and Water Minister only replied: “Insya-Allah” (God willing).
The Election Commission (EC) has set Nov 20 as polling day for the Melaka state election, nomination of candidates on Nov 8 and early voting on Nov 16.
