KOTA BHARU, May 6 — The unity of the ummah through Muafakat Nasional (MN) which was initiated by PAS and UMNO, is considered the best formula, said PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.
He said this was because unity of the ummah was not only limited to certain parties, but could include any political party, non-governmental organisation (NGO) or individual who have the common goal to unite the ummah as stipulated in the charter. that.
“As such, PAS is still urging for this unity among all parties especially the Malay-Muslim, bumiputera and non-Malay parties that are not extreme, as mentioned by PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang,” he said after visiting former Kelantan FA coach and professional footballer Hashim Mustapha at his home in Kampung Guchil Bayam, here today.
Elaborating, the Energy and Natural Resources Minister said unity of the ummah is vital for the country to improve and the people to live in harmony in the future.
We need to unite and there must be power sharing among the people of various ethnic groups, races, religions in our country,” he said.
Meanwhile, commenting on the emergence of the new political entity Angkatan Amanah Merdeka Rakyat Kelantan, Takiyuddin, who is also Kota Bharu MP said this was nothing new in politics and PAS was undeterred by its presence.
“What is important, PAS has a clear direction and nothing will disrupt our preparations for GE15,” he said.
The media had earlier reported a new state-based political alliance, Angkatan Amanah Merdeka Rakyat Kelantan has been established with the aim to oust the PAS-led Kelantan government.