Has PAS made an about-turn on its promotion of an Islamic state and implementation of hudud laws? Only certain government leaders seem to think so, according to PAS executive committee Dr Mohd Hatta Ramli.

Responding to recent statements in the media, he said there has been no change in PAS policies on the two issues.

On Aug 17, the media reported that acting PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang had announced a change in the party's election strategy as outlined in a document, 'Formulae for Success'. Copies had been circulated among the PAS leadership for feedback.