PAS facing infighting in Perlis, claims ally

Perlis PAS is reportedly in the midst of infighting, causing uneasiness among its Perikatan Nasional ally over the conflict's impact on their coalition and state administration.

State Bersatu chairperson Abu Bakar Hamzah claimed the internal row spans several issues including "religious understanding" and matters related to state governance.

He reportedly said the Perlis PAS internal conflict had put the state Bersatu chapter in an awkward situation.

"PAS is having a turmoil in Perlis, there is no unity among us," FMT quoted him as saying.

However, Abu Bakar (above) expressed that Bersatu had no intention of getting involved in PAS internal matters, but the party hoped for it to be resolved soon so PN could focus on strengthening their machinery in Perlis.

‘It’s under control’

PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin reportedly said the internal rift in Perlis PAS is still under control and will be resolved within a week.

He pointed out that disagreement was normal in political parties.

In the 15th general election last year, PN recorded a landslide victory in Perlis after the coalition won 14 out of 15 state assembly seats.

The only seat that PN lost was Indera Kayangan to Pakatan Harapan.

Following the major victory, PN chose Perlis PAS chief Mohd Shukri Ramli, who is the Sanglang representative, as the state's new menteri besar.

Since PAS took over the state administration, there have been several incidents between state government bodies and the Islamist party.

These include action taken by the Perlis Islamic Affairs Department against a closed-door event held at Kangar PAS division premises in March, which allegedly involved an Islamic preacher who was not authorised to operate in the state.

The move had reportedly caused a strenuous relationship between the agency and state PAS.

It led to Kangar PAS division chief Yussaine Yahya being charged in court for organising the event with unauthorised preacher Mohamad Wadi Anuar Ayub.

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