One of the motions which was tabled and accepted, but not debated, include the call for the National Fatwa Council to ban prominent women's organisation Sisters in Islam (SIS).

The motion could be seen as a hardline approach by the party against the organisation, which is seen to be too liberal in its views.

pas nik aziz speech 060609 audience 02 The motion called for the National Fatwa Council to conduct a study over SIS' "liberal approach".

According to the motion, the "liberal approach" by SIS is confusing the Islamic society and has "infiltrated the minds of Muslims and which may destroy the Islamic faith", especially among the younger generation which has adopted its "secular views".

"Following this, it called on the Fatwa council to ban SIS if it is proven to be against the Islamic belief and syariah, and that the authorities work together to rehabilitate its members."

Closer ties with Pakatan component parties

Besides economic, education issues and a motion on the independence of the judiciary, which were all passed, there were a number of motions not debated but adopted by the PAS 55th Muktamar.

Other motions included calling for the closer cooperation with Pakatan Rakyat component parties to ensure a working relationship that would lead to further success in the 13th general election.

Party members also want the name Pakatan Rakyat to be registered so that it can be a proper alternative to Barisan Nasional in government.

Other motions addressed social problems, unemployment and also issues on providing free medical treatment to those who are poor with chronic diseases and also problems relating to foreign workers.