Government & Policy news in Machang
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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.