Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) has revised its policy of non-interference in religious matters, which has become the focal point in the nation at present.

The party said its members reached the decision at PSM’s 16th national congress held in Port Dickson over the weekend.

“The current congress decision now allows the party to participate and give its perspective and views on such issues.

“The party has also decided to hold a one day national discussion to discuss the implementation of hudud and PSM’s position on this,” it said in a statement.

During the congress, there was also a panel discussion on the question of political Islam where three panelists Fuad Rahmat, oral historian Aziz Suraini and PSM chairperson Nasir Hashim (right) spoke about Political Islam and the role which PSM can play.

The discussion among others spoke about the Medina Charter, the role of the ulama and how the left should respond to this.

The statement also quoted PSM secretary-general S Arutchelvan as stating that in the last one year, party membership has increased by 33 percent.

Out of this, he said, 75 per cent of new members have been Malays, compared to seven percent Chinese and 18 percent Indians.

Meanwhile, Arutchelvan also warned about the growing political crisis which is expected especially on the future of Pakatan Rakyat if Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim is imprisoned and the growing frustration within Pakatan on its handling of the hudud issues.

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