Government & Policy news in Kota Bharu Selatan
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Kelantan BERSATU readies election machinery, solo or coalition run undecided
Kelantan BERSATU chief Kamaruddin Md Nor says the party's state machinery is being prepared for the 16th General Election. A decision on whether to contest solo or with a coalition has not yet been made by central leadership. He spoke after chairing a state leadership committee meeting at a hotel in Kota Bharu.
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PAS muktamar passes unity agenda with UMNO, leaders urge members to obey seat negotiation decisions
The 72nd annual PAS muktamar concluded on September 5 by unanimously passing a motion to strengthen the 'Penyatuan Ummah' agenda with UMNO, aimed at capturing Putrajaya in the next general election. Party leaders, including deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, reminded members to remain loyal to party decisions, especially during upcoming seat negotiations. The convention was held at the Pusat Tarbiah Islamiah Kelantan in Pengkalan Chepa, near Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
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PAS chief claims US embassy asked about PM candidate, offered help to topple govt
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang claimed that a US embassy representative once asked about the party's proposed Prime Minister candidate and offered help to topple the government. He made the claim during his winding-up speech at the 72nd PAS Muktamar in Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Bharu. Takiyuddin Hassan confirmed meeting the embassy representative but did not confirm all details of the alleged conversation.
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PAS deputy president: Seat talks will test unity pledge
At the 72nd PAS annual assembly in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan, deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the party's commitment to the ummah unity agenda will be tested during seat negotiations for the 16th general election. He stressed that members must adhere to party decisions with loyalty and obedience. The assembly unanimously passed a motion to strengthen the unity agenda, including cooperation with UMNO.
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Pas marks 75th anniversary with modest gathering in Kelantan, eyes GE16
Pas held a modest 75th anniversary celebration at Pusat Tarbiyah Islamiyah Kelantan in Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Baru, drawing around 30,000 delegates and members. The event, held alongside its 72nd Muktamar, was framed as reflecting the party's grassroots character. Leaders stressed that electoral success would not come at the expense of its principles as the party looks toward the 16th General Election.
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DHPP urges PAS to ensure non-Muslims experience Islamic governance, not just hear it
At the 72nd PAS Muktamar in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan, a DHPP delegate urged the party to ensure its vision of an Islamic welfare state is felt by non-Muslims through tangible development and fair treatment. He called for the party's non-Muslim rights charter to be implemented in practice, not just discussed in speeches.
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Pas Muktamar opens in Kota Baru with focus on governance, coalition ties
The 72nd Pas Muktamar opened in Kota Baru, Kelantan, on Thursday with party president Abdul Hadi Awang delivering a policy speech focused on governance and political consolidation. The gathering, which coincides with Pas's 75th anniversary, featured leaders from Perikatan Nasional and, notably, senior Umno figures, reflecting evolving political cooperation.
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Umno sec-gen represents Zahid at PAS congress, calls it historic
Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki attended the 72nd PAS Muktamar in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan, representing party president Zahid Hamidi who could not attend at the last minute. PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan called the presence of the Umno delegation a new historic moment for national politics.
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Malaysia will not protect, harbour southern Thai militants
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Malaysia will not protect anyone involved in violence in southern Thailand, including alleged militants. He made the statement in Pasir Puteh after handing over a new marine police base project.
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Zahid expected to attend PAS Muktamar tomorrow
UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is expected to attend PAS's 72nd Muktamar in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan, marking the first time in nearly a decade that UMNO leaders will attend the event. The invitation comes after the BN-PN coalition's success in the Negeri Sembilan election.
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In rare sight, PAS Youth muktamar opens with multiracial drum show
PAS Youth's annual muktamar in Kota Bharu opened with a multiracial drum performance, a rare sight for the Islamic party. A PAS central committee member said cultural differences should be seen as strengths, and the event was officiated by the party's deputy president.
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Zahid expected to attend PAS Muktamar tomorrow
Umno president Zahid Hamidi is expected to attend the 72nd PAS Muktamar at the Pusat Tarbiah Islamiah Kelantan (Putik) in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan, tomorrow. The event will be officiated by PAS president Hadi Awang, and other Umno leaders including the secretary-general and Kelantan state leaders are also expected to attend.
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Umno president expected at Pas annual assembly in Kelantan
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is expected to attend the 72nd Pas Annual Muktamar in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan. The event will be officiated by Pas president Abdul Hadi Awang, who will deliver a policy speech. Pas invited Umno leaders as it considers the party a strategic cooperation partner.
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Pas Muslimat urged to strengthen geopolitical knowledge, lead international discourse
At the 66th Pas Central Muslimat Annual Muktamar in Bachok, Kelantan, the wing's chief Nuridah Mohd Salleh urged members to strengthen their geopolitical knowledge to lead international discourse. She highlighted the wing's humanitarian missions and called for a global knowledge network to empower Muslim women.
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Akmal leads Umno Youth delegation at PAS Youth muktamar
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh led a delegation of 26 leaders to attend PAS Youth's annual muktamar in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, marking a significant step in political cooperation between the two parties. The visit follows the PN-BN alliance's victory in the Negeri Sembilan polls and reciprocal invitations to each other's assemblies.
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72nd PAS Muktamar kicks off with Youth wing meeting
The 72nd PAS Muktamar began in Kota Baru, Kelantan, with the party's Youth wing meeting. The main central committee meeting is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, where party president Abdul Hadi Awang will deliver his policy speech.
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UMNO leaders to attend PAS Muktamar in Kelantan, second time since 2019
PAS Secretary-General Takiyuddin Hassan said UMNO leaders will attend the 72nd PAS Muktamar in Kota Bharu, marking the second such attendance after 2019. UMNO Secretary-General Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki and Kelantan UMNO leaders are expected, while UMNO Youth chief Muhamad Akmal Saleh will attend the Youth Muktamar on Thursday.