Expelled PAS leader Hasan Ali today explained that his assertion that DAP will link with Singapore’s PAP to turn Malaysia into a republic was a “prediction”.

Speaking to reporters in Shah Alam, Hasan said his statement during his roadshow in Bangi was based on “discussions” in congresses, and on blogs and in publications.

“It is my prediction based on my readings and collected thoughts and discussion,” he said.

Hasan, who was former Selangor exco member, however declined to reveal the source of collated information.

“I would have to hold a separate press conference on this,” he quipped.

But when asked if he made the conclusion based on what was said at DAP congresses, he said: “I've never attended and have never been invited to them.”

“Whether we turn into a republic or not is not the problem for me. The question is would this be supported by Malaysians?” he asked.

Hasan, who is now the pro-tem chairperson of the NGO Jalur Tiga (Jati), which champions Islam, Malays and the royal institution, had alleged that DAP will move to merge Malaysia and Singapore into a republic if Pakatan Rakyat takes over the government.

He went on to say that this will undermine the position of Islam as it will relinquish the role of the royal institution as protectors of the faith.

'Parasites' in PAS keeping silent

Meanwhile, on a separate matter, Hasan questioned why a group he terms as “parasites” in PAS have kept silent over PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim’s remarks on Israel.

“What I’m still waiting for is a statement from the so-called professionals in PAS, who we term as parasites, who have not said a single thing. The people I meet in my roadshows are asking too,” he said. 

He said that this was in contrast to the strong comments made by PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang and PAS spiritual leader Nik Aziz Nik Mat, who called on Anwar to retract his statement.

Terming the duo as “our leaders”, Hasan said he concurred with Hadi’s remark that it is forbidden to support an illegal nation.

He said that Anwar should “in no uncertain terms” clarify if Pakatan would ever have diplomatic relations with Israel if it takes over.

“They have to be clear. The rakyat are asking. His statement in the Asian Wall Street Journal raised question marks not just in Malaysia, but my friends in the UK, Egypt, Europe are also concerned,” he said.

Anwar is under fire for allegedly saying that he supports all efforts to protect Israel’s security, but has defended himself by explaining that he is in support of a two-state solution.

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