PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang has called on voters to support a political formula centred on cooperation between PAS, Umno and what he described as “non-extreme” non-Muslim parties, saying the approach is needed to “save Malaysia”.
In a Facebook post, Abdul Hadi said the proposed cooperation should be built on unity between Malay Muslims, Bumiputera communities and non-Muslims who do not adopt extreme positions.
“PAS calls for change that follows the example of Prophet Muhammad and is based on the strength of unity between Muslims and non-Muslims who are not extreme.
“This should begin with PAS together with Umno, Barisan Nasional, Malay-Muslim groups and non-Muslim parties that are not extreme, such as MCA, MIC, the Dewan Himpunan Pendukung PAS (DHPP) and others,” he said.
He added that the cooperation should eventually be expanded to Sabah and Sarawak as part of efforts to “save our beloved Malaysia”.
Calls for Malay-Muslim leadership
Abdul Hadi said Malay Muslims should continue to play a leading role in Malaysia because they form the majority of the country’s Muslim population.
He also urged voters to reject what he described as “unnatural Malay groups” that cooperate with DAP, claiming they represented secular and extreme elements that could threaten Malay and Islamic interests.
“In Malaysia, Malay Muslims must lead because they dominate the Muslim population.
“The existence of different races is part of Allah’s creation to test humanity. Reject unnatural Malay groups that are with DAP, namely fanatical secular and extreme chauvinist groups that threaten Islam and the Malay community,” he said.
He added that his position was not based on racial fanaticism, but on Islam’s obligation to uphold justice for all communities.
Cooperation in Negeri Sembilan draws attention
Abdul Hadi’s remarks come as PAS and Umno are working together in the Negeri Sembilan state election, where Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) have avoided direct contests through a seat arrangement.
The cooperation has prompted speculation over whether it could develop into a broader political alignment ahead of the 16th General Election.
In the Negeri Sembilan election, BN is contesting 25 of the 36 state seats, while PN is fielding candidates in the remaining 11 constituencies. PAS is contesting five seats under the PN banner.
The arrangement has also sparked debate within Pakatan Harapan, with some leaders questioning whether BN’s cooperation with PN at the state level is compatible with its role in the Federal Government’s unity administration.
Umno leaders have maintained that the Negeri Sembilan arrangement is a strategic electoral understanding to avoid multi-cornered contests and vote splitting, rather than a formal political alliance.
