PAS has clarified that it has not sidelined its former elections director Mustafa Ali, but has left him out of the new leadership line-up upon his own request.

The party’s deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man reportedly said that Mustafa had met PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang to express his wishes prior to the party election.

“Cikgu Pa asked to give way to new talent if possible, because he has served for a long time, and in his view, it is about time for successors to rise through the ranks. He is also prepared to be an advisor and mentor to the party in the coming general election...