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- PAS must first win all the 60 parliamentary seat for Hadi to be PM
- Hadi: I’m ready to be PM
- PAS dials down on hudud, concedes it can’t rule alone
- PM signs Asean Human Rights Declaration
- ‘Umno-linked ustaz implied Prophet is racist’
- Anwar distances himself from Pas prayer
- Anwar: Pakatan to discuss future country leadership
- Anwar says ‘no problem’ if Hadi made PM
| PAS must first win all the 60 parliamentary seat for Hadi to be PM Posted: 18 Nov 2012 12:28 AM PST
(Sun Daily) - PAS must concentrate on winning the next general election and not get carried away with the issue of who will be the next prime minister. Dewan Muslimat information chief Aiman Athirah Al-Jundi said the party must first win most or all of their allocated seats in the election before deciding on who will become the country's premier. "The most important thing is if we want to capture Putrajaya is that it must be done through hard work and not just words. "Do not insist that we be the leader (prime minister) or become the core issue in the Pakatan Rakyat coalition," she said in her winding-up speech for the women's wing. On Saturday, Dewan Ulama delegate Hairun Nizam nominated party president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang as Pakatan's best choice to be the country's seventh prime minister. Aiman Athirah said if PAS really wants Abdul Hadi for the post, the party must first win all the 60 parliamentary seats it will be contesting. Abdul Hadi, responding to the nomination, said he would prefer to be a 'servant' for the people, instead of their master. "As a leader who is taught by an Islamic party, I cannot ask to be appointed to a position. What is most important is we must first secure victory (in the election)," he said. Meanwhile, Dewan Ulama vice-chief Datuk Dr Mahfodz Mohamed said PAS members should not entertain petty and sensitive issues stirred by the 'enemies' of PAS and Pakatan. He said they should instead find the similarities with their counterparts in Pakatan, strengthen their determination and work hard to defeat Barisan Nasional (BN). "I urge all to restrict talking about sensitive issues and differences between all. Instead, we need to find our similarities and discuss the concrete issues so we could focus more on defeating Umno and BN," he said. A total of 1,116 delegates had gathered at the Pusat Tarbiyah Islamiyah Kelantan (Putik) in Pengkalan Chepa here since Friday for the three-day PAS muktamar. Speaking to reporters after launching the National Direction of Education Convention at Universiti Selangor yesterday, Anwar responded positively: "Never mind. It is not a problem. We can discuss it nicely." He said he was rushing for another event in Kuantan, Pahang.
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| Posted: 17 Nov 2012 07:26 PM PST
Mohd Farhan Darwis, The Malaysian Insider Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang finally bowed today to repeated calls from PAS members for him to be the next prime minister, saying he was ready to lead the country should Pakatan Rakyat (BN) win the next election. "I welcome being elected as the prime minister ... but I ask for Allah to grant us victory," the PAS president said in his closing speech at the party's 58th annual conference, or muktamar. The Marang MP was responding to calls by several delegates who insisted numerous times during the muktamar that the next prime minister should come from the Islamist party. Abdul Hadi's statement and the resounding support of party delegates contradict the stand taken by the PR leadership, which has repeatedly endorsed its de facto leader Anwar for the post of prime minister. Among those who voiced their endorsement was the information chief for the women's wing, Aiman Athirah, who had called for delegates to work harder so that PAS can lead PR, and Abdul Hadi Awang be elected the prime minister. The PAS Ulama wing also urged for the party to be the major power in PR so Abdul Hadi can be elected as cabinet leader. "We live in a democratic system, so if PAS wins a lot (of seats) in the next election, then the prime minister's post must go to the President," said Datuk Dr Mahfodz Mohamad, the Deputy Chief of PAS Ulama wing during the closing speeches. "So after this, let there be no one who promote others, we unanimously want our president to be the prime minister. "Rise if you agree with me," he requested, prompting the whole hall of delegates to stand up. Yesterday, Abdul Hadi Awang played down a suggestion from party delegates that he become the next prime minister instead of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, saying he would rather be a "servant" to the country instead of pursuing the post. Meanwhile, Anwar responded positively today to calls from PAS members, saying the proposal could be discussed, despite his ambition for the post being no secret. "No problem, kita boleh bincang dengan baik (we can discuss this amicably)," Anwar said to reporters earlier.
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| PAS dials down on hudud, concedes it can’t rule alone Posted: 17 Nov 2012 06:31 PM PST
(TMI) -- Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang appeared today to admit that PAS may never entirely abandon its plans to impose hudud for Muslims and had only softened its approach on the matter as the Islamist party knew it could not rule without its non-Muslim allies in Pakatan Rakyat (PR). But the PAS president offered his word that if implemented, the controversial Islamic penal code would not be imposed on the non-Muslims, shooting down a suggestion yesterday by former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. "Hudud is (PAS') rights (to implement), and we are not forcing non-Muslims (to follow it)," Abdul Hadi told reporters after closing the party's 58th annual conference, or muktamar, here. "And the rights of non-Muslims are allowed by their own religion ... for example, liquor is allowed by their religion ... although it is haram in Islam, it is still their right." Dr Mahathir had stepped into the hudud fray yesterday, challenging the party to implement hudud for all, including the non-Muslims, in order to be fair. During the stretch of the party's annual meet this weekend, the PAS leadership seemed to deliberately dodge the issue of hudud and the party's Islamic state ideals, moving instead to appear more inclusive with slogans that advocate religious tolerance and acceptance. But the party's religious conservatives in the ulama wing and youth members insisted on raising the controversial issue, which has put a strain on PAS' ties with PR ally DAP. In his policy speech at the opening of the muktamar, Abdul Hadi focussed on PAS' plans to improve Malaysia's economy should PR come to power and skirted around hudud and the implementation of the Islamic state. But the veteran politician could not avoid the matter today, after PAS continued to find itself the target of critics who complained of the party's apparent failure to stick to its ideals. He would not expressly state if PAS would push ahead with its hudud agenda but appeared to suggest that the matter had to be shelved for the sake of its non-Muslim partners in PR. "We want to rule a country, if it's just PAS, then it will be impossible (for us) to rule," he told reporters. The Marang MP's remarks today will likely draw more criticism from PAS' political foes who have often accused the party of straying from its Islamic ideals and bowing down to its allies for the sake of wresting federal power. PAS also reiterated today that there is no friction between the party and DAP, with which they have gone into collision course on issues such as Islamic state and hudud. "DAP, PKR have accepted Islam as the religion of the federation," PAS secretary-general Datuk Mustafa Ali said. "Don't equate them disagreeing over hudud, with them rejecting (Islam). It is not the same." Abdul Hadi's statements came after PAS's religious wing continued to reaffirm its stand on hudud, insisting that it should be implemented if the party wins a significant majority in the next election. "So far, hudud is still relevant," said Datuk Dr Mahfodz Mohamad, the Deputy Chief of PAS Ulama wing during the closing speech at the muktamar. "We will implement hudud in a democratic system if we win a lot of seats. It is not impossible that hudud can be implemented in Malaysia." Mahfodz reminded the PAS leadership that they should not forget Islam and hudud while they fight through the next campaign stage to reach Putrajaya. "A 'benevolent state' must be based on the Quran, sunnah and ijtihad ... not the -isms which contradict Islam," he added. This remark followed the information chief for the women's wing, Aiman Athirah's call for delegates to work harder so that PAS can lead Pakatan Rakyat (PR), and for President Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang to be elected as the prime minister if the party wins in the next election.
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| PM signs Asean Human Rights Declaration Posted: 17 Nov 2012 04:43 PM PST
(The Star) - PHNOM PENH: Asean leaders have adopted the Asean Human Rights Declaration at the 21st Asean Summit here Sunday. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak signed on behalf of the Malaysian Government at the Peace Palace where the summit is being held. The Asean Human Rights Declaration states that every person is entitled to certain rights regardless of race, gender, age, language, religion and political opinions, among others. The declaration also states that the rights of women, children, elderly and disabled persons and migrant workers are integral and indivisible part of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Asean secretary-general Surin Pitsuwan said the adoption of the declaration is a major development and member states were ready to commit themselves to it. "Asean shall pursue the protection and promotion of human rights in the region in our own way and also try to maintain the highest standard as expressed in various declarations and instruments of the international community," Surin told a press conference here.
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| ‘Umno-linked ustaz implied Prophet is racist’ Posted: 17 Nov 2012 04:34 PM PST This kind of person is the stumbling block to national unity, says Islamic Renaissance Front. Leven Woon, FMT An Umno-linked religious academician has implied that the Prophet Muhamad is a racist in a bid to justify the BN's racial policies, claimed Islamic Renaissance Front chief Ahmad Farouk Musa today. He said Fathul Bari Mat Jahya (photo), from the Umno's Islamic scholars group Ilmuwan Muda Umno (Ilmu), has made the argument in an op-ed in Utusan Malaysia earlier this year. "The worst thing about Ilmu people… one of its leaders wrote specifically in a column in Utusan that it's alright for the government to practice racism, because the Prophet was a racist," he said in a NGO conference this morning. "And this is the character who is touted to be the next Perlis MB," he told some 100 audiences in a speech which themed on national unity. He said these group of Islamists, coupled with the far-right government-owned NGOs, which he mockingly dubbed as "gongos", are the major stumbling block to unity. Ahmad Farouk was referring to the Utusan article titled "The Prophet Racist Agreement and The Malay Rulers' Deal" which was published on Feb 29. In the article, Fathul argued that the Prophet appointed the keeper of the holy Kaaba key based on the person's lineage. The Kaaba key keeper overlooks the Zamzam Well, which is believed to be a miraculously-generated source of water from the god. While Fathul did not openly declare the Prophet as a racist, he however drew similarity between the Kaaba appointment and the social contract "sealed" by the country's forefathers which guarantees the rights of the Malays.
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| Anwar distances himself from Pas prayer Posted: 17 Nov 2012 03:51 PM PST
Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has chosen to distance himself from Pas' prayer for the fall of Umno at the Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium on Friday night.
"No problem, we can discuss this in a nice manner," he said shortly when stopped by reporters before making a hasty exit.
Anwar who is also Parti Keadilan Rakyat de facto leader earlier delivered a keynote address at the National Education Direction Convention at Unisel Shah Alam.
Pas organised the prayer for divine intervention (sembahyang hajat) to destroy Umno in conjunction with the party's rally and muktamar held in Kelantan.
The supplication by thousands of Pas supporters was led by the younger brother of Pas spiritual leader, Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat.
Among the content of the supplication was to wish for Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) to be condemned like how the Pharaohs were drowned in the ocean, how Qarun was swallowed by the earth and how Nimrod, as well as Abu Lahab were cursed.
They also prayed for the Opposition to have an easy road to Putrajaya.
However, the act had been criticised by various quarters as inappropriate as it was against the values and teachings of Islam.
Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has chosen to distance himself from Pas' prayer for the fall of Umno at the Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium on Friday night. "No problem, we can discuss this in a nice manner," he said shortly when stopped by reporters before making a hasty exit. Anwar who is also Parti Keadilan Rakyat de facto leader earlier delivered a keynote address at the National Education Direction Convention at Unisel Shah Alam. Pas organised the prayer for divine intervention (sembahyang hajat) to destroy Umno in conjunction with the party's rally and muktamar held in Kelantan. The supplication by thousands of Pas supporters was led by the younger brother of Pas spiritual leader, Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat. Among the content of the supplication was to wish for Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) to be condemned like how the Pharaohs were drowned in the ocean, how Qarun was swallowed by the earth and how Nimrod, as well as Abu Lahab were cursed. They also prayed for the Opposition to have an easy road to Putrajaya. However, the act had been criticised by various quarters as inappropriate as it was against the values and teachings of Islam. Read more: Anwar distances himself from Pas prayer - Latest - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/latest/anwar-distances-himself-from-pas-prayer-1.173038?localLinksEnabled=false=03d163d03edding-pred-1.1176%2F%3Fpfpentwage63dp%3A%2Fhe3d03dn63frea-rti3d19.3d163d03edding-pred-1.1176%2F%3Fpfpentwage63dp%3A%2Fhe3d03dn63frea-rti3d19.111w5ii%2Fed-1.1176%2F%2F2.2525%2F2.2525%2F1.331200%3Fcache%3D03d163d03edding-pred-1.1176%2F%3Fpfpentwage63dp%3A%2Fhe3d03dn63frea-rti3d19.111w5ii%2Fed-1.1176%2F%3Fparentpage%3D2.%2F7.2772%2F7.2772%2F7.2772%2F7.2772%2F7.27722%2F7.2772%2F7.2772%2F7.2772%2F7.2772%2F7.%3Fcache%3D03d163d03ntpage%3D2.%2F7.2772%2F7.2772%2F7.2772%2F7.2772%2F7.27722%2F7.2772%2F7.2772%2F7.2772%2F7.2772%2F7.%3Fcache%3D03d163d03edd1ng-pred-1.1176%2F%2F1.331200%2F7.184652%2F7.77028#ixzz2CYgpSzXB |
| Anwar: Pakatan to discuss future country leadership Posted: 17 Nov 2012 03:28 PM PST
(The Star) - Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will hold a discussion with his Pakatan Rakyat colleagues on the suggestion by PAS' Dewan Ulama that PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang be made Prime Minister should the coalition come into power. Anwar was evasive when met by reporters after launching a convention on national education at Universiti Selangor (Unisel) here Sunday, saying he had to rush off for another function in Kuantan. When asked to react to the call made by Dewan Ulama representative Hairun Nizam in support of Hadi as Prime Minister, Anwar said: "It's okay. No problem. We will discuss in a nice manner". He then quickly stepped into his car and took off. At the 58th PAS muktamar in Kota Baru on Saturday, Hairun said Hadi was the best candidate for the job if the coalition took over Putrajaya. His call runs contrary to the popular assumption that Pakatan would appoint Anwar as Prime Minister if it won the 13th general election. DAP's Lim Kit Siang reaffirmed this stance at the Pakatan gathering in Kota Baru on Thursday. When pressed for a reaction, Hadi dodged questions and said he'd rather be a "servant" to the people and country. "Whoever becomes the Prime Minister needs the support of the party and people. "I would rather be a khadam (servant) to the people," he said.
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| Anwar says ‘no problem’ if Hadi made PM Posted: 17 Nov 2012 03:22 PM PST
Nomy Nozwir, The Malaysian Insider Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim responded positively today to calls from PAS members for their party president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang to be prime minister should Pakatan Rakyat (PR) win the coming polls, saying the proposal could be discussed. The veteran politician, whose ambitions for the post is no secret, did not waver when approached by The Malaysian Insider for his response to the suggestion made yesterday by members of PAS's ulama wing. "No problem, kita boleh bincang dengan baik (we can discuss this amicably)," Anwar said. During debates at the muktamar yesterday, a delegate from the party's ulama wing made a surprise proposal for Abdul Hadi to take on the prime minister's post instead of Anwar. Hairun Nizam, who made the suggestion during his turn at debates, said the PAS president was the "best person" to lead the country. In response, the delegate earned enthusiastic shouts of "takbir" from the over 1,000 gathered for the annual meet here. "I'd like to ask the delegates — who is the best person to lead the Malaysian government if not for Tuan Guru president?" he asked. "This is not for the sake of revering him, but he is the most qualified person to become the next prime minister... and we, as protégés of an Islamic party, should not campaign for others to take on the post," he added. Hairun's suggestion and the resounding support of party delegates contradicts the stand taken by the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) leadership, which has repeatedly endorsed its de facto leader Anwar for the post of prime minister. During the pact's mammoth Himpunan Merdeka Rakyat rally in the Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium here on Friday, DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang had reaffirmed this stand, declaring that PR parties DAP, PKR and PAS were united in selecting Anwar to replace Umno's Datuk Seri Najib Razak should the pact wrest federal power in the next general election. "Anwar will be the seventh prime minister, not the sixth," he told the tens of thousands gathered at the venue. The veteran politician said the stand was taken to "save" the country from the spread of corruption. PR parties have repeatedly had to reaffirm their endorsement of Anwar as prime minister-designate to deflect criticisms from their political foes in Barisan Nasional (BN) that they were unable to achieve consensus on numerous issues. MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek recently said that PR was unfit to rule the country due to the numerous conflicts among the pact's three parties, pointing out that while some leaders have touted Anwar as prime minister, others have also said that the opposition leader was not the only qualified candidate for the post. In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Anwar admitted that the coming 13th general election may be his last shot at power, saying that he may quit politics if PR fails in its bid to claim Putrajaya. The influential business newspaper had noted that Anwar seemed tired for a man facing his best shot yet of governing a 28 million multiracial population fed-up with over half a century of BN rule that appears unable to reform politically, socially and economically.
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