PAS today reiterated the party's stand for the government to first act against those within their own ranks, in welcoming Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's reminder against politicians using religion as a political weapon.

PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan in a statement also welcomed the government's stand to strengthen Islam's position as the religion of the federation, and for parties to not go against any "rules and laws" on race and religion.

"For PAS, this attitude is not...