PAS nominates three names for PN chairperson – source

PAS has put forward three names as candidates to replace Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin as Perikatan Nasional chairperson following his resignation on Jan 1.

According to a PAS source, the three are PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, and Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Nor.

However, the source explained that the final decision rests with PAS central leadership, while Sanusi has openly declined to be nominated as PN chairperson.

“Tuan Guru (PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang) has explained on this matter. He gave his reasons for not wanting to lead PN.

“Sanusi has also declined to be chosen as PN chairperson, and Tuan Ibrahim has likewise expressed his intention not to lead PN.

“So far, only Samsuri may be nominated by PAS as PN chairperson,” the source told Malaysiakini.

Yesterday, Hadi stressed that the party remains set to lead PN following Muhyiddin’s resignation.

“That is the PAS muktamar resolution, for (PAS) to become (PN) chairperson,” he told reporters after delivering a morning lecture at Rusila Mosque in Marang yesterday.

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In a related development, Hadi, who is also the Marang MP, said PAS has yet to receive an official invitation to a PN meeting to discuss the appointment of a new chairperson.

Another source said there are still offers from Bersatu to retain Muhyiddin as PN chairperson.

Malaysiakini has contacted several PAS leaders for further confirmation on the matter, but they declined to comment.

At the same time, a Bersatu source acknowledged that the party still hopes Muhyiddin will be given the opportunity to continue leading PN.

He said Muhyiddin’s leadership as prime minister previously was seen as proven and could be an added value in attracting public support.

Although declining to provide further details, the source said several meetings between Bersatu and PAS leaders had taken place.

“Wait, there will be some changes coming. Discussions have been held, and they are positive,” the source told Malaysiakini.

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