PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the actions of three former Perlis assemblymen, who were sacked and have since applied to rejoin the party, have impacted its stability and credibility as the ruling party in the state.
Lesson from the episode
Tuan Ibrahim described the incident as a serious lesson that the party must take to heart. While expressing regret over the developments, he stressed that the key focus now is to draw valuable insights from the episode to strengthen PAS moving forward.
“The actions of the three assemblymen have affected the stability and authority of PAS as the ruling party in Perlis,” he said.
“Although we are disappointed, what matters most is the lesson that must be learned from this incident.”
Applications to be processed according to procedures
The Kubang Kerian Member of Parliament confirmed that the three former assemblymen have submitted applications to rejoin PAS. These will be processed following the party’s standard procedures.
He emphasised that party decisions are never made in haste but are guided by careful reflection and lessons drawn from Islamic history.
PAS remains an open party, he added, welcoming anyone committed to the struggle of upholding Islamic values in national governance.
“PAS has never barred anyone from becoming a member, whether they are new applicants, those previously dismissed, or those whose membership had lapsed,” Tuan Ibrahim said.
Confidence in principles and membership growth
He noted that public confidence in PAS’s principles and stability continues to stand strong. The party receives more than 2,000 new membership applications every month, including those wishing to join the PAS Non-Muslim Supporters’ Wing (DHPP).
“We are confident that, with this great responsibility and trust, we will face all challenges,” he said.
“With discipline, unity and Allah’s help, PAS believes it will succeed and remain firm as an organisation of integrity.”
Previously, PAS’s Syura Council stated that it would leave the decision on the appeals by the three former Perlis assemblymen to the party’s central leadership. The three are Saad Seman (Chuping), Fakhrul Anwar Ismail (Bintong) and Mohd Ridzuan Hashim (Guar Sanji). They were sacked during the state’s political crisis last month.
