PAS’s decisions made collectively, not by Hadi alone, says leader

PETALING JAYA: PAS makes decisions collectively through consultation and not solely at the discretion of party president Abdul Hadi Awang, says its assistant secretary-general, Syahir Sulaiman.

Syahir, who is also Hadi’s political secretary and the Bachok MP, dismissed allegations that PAS practises a “mullah system”, or adopts a dictatorial approach in reviewing its ties with Bersatu.

“PAS practises syura (consultation) and musyawarah (deliberation), with the Quran and sunnah as the highest sources.

“The party has checks and balances at every level, including over the spiritual leader and president; no one is exempt. Decisions are made collectively from the grassroots level to the central leadership and syura council.

“Not one decision is determined from Rusila,” he said in a statement, referring to Masjid Rusila in Marang, where its MP, Hadi, frequently delivers religious lectures.

Syahir said it is normal to review political cooperation as part of efforts to improve organisational planning and management.

“For example, budgets and Malaysia Plans undergo mid-term reviews. That is common practice. This is a period of reflection and consultation to correct and improve matters – what needs to be added, removed, maintained or replaced,” he said.

On Friday, Hadi said PAS is reassessing its alliance with Bersatu, including the possibility of contesting the next general election without the Muhyiddin Yassin-led party.

Earlier today, Bersatu expressed regret over Hadi’s remarks, saying all major PN decisions should be discussed and decided through consensus within the coalition’s Supreme Council.

“It is inappropriate for Supreme Council decisions to be challenged or disputed outside the council in a way that suggests a party president has veto power,” it said in a statement issued by its political bureau.

المصدر: Free Malaysia Today