INTERVIEW | In 2002, PAS lost Fadzil Noor, one of its most influential leaders, who led the party for 13 years.

At the time of his passing, the New York Times described Fadzil as a moderate, because he warned more hardline leaders that imposing Islamic law across the board would only bring unrest in a multiracial country like Malaysia.

Faiz Fadzil hopes to continue his father’s legacy of moderation with his candidacy in the Penang state seat of Permatang Pasir – albeit under the banner of the PAS splinter party, Amanah.