Former Bersatu leader Saifuddin Abdullah has defended PAS’ decision to retain Hamzah Zainudin as the opposition chief in Parliament.

This followed criticism from Bersatu leaders who accused PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang of turning his back on Perikatan Nasional by making a unilateral decision, which they described as akin to a rule by a “mullah” (Islamic cleric) system.

In a statement, Saifuddin said Hadi’s announcement during the Reset Convention in Kelantan yesterday aligned with...