Pas vice-president Mohd Amar Abdullah said today there is no need at this stage to name anyone as the party’s “poster boy” or prime minister candidate for the next general election.
He made the remarks after officiating the 65th Pas Muslimat Congress in Kota Bharu, in response to questions from reporters.
“The appointment of a prime minister or menteri besar is not for the party to decide alone. It is ultimately the prerogative of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong or state rulers, and we must respect that,” he said.
Mohd Amar stressed that Pas has capable leaders, noting that all 43 of its MPs are qualified to be considered for the top post.
“Why not? Even I could become prime minister. But the real question is: is it necessary to say this now? For us, the priority is to win elections first. Once we win, anyone can be appointed,” he said.
He reiterated that Pas has never relied on a “poster boy” strategy in elections, either at the federal or state level.
