‘Pas will remain in power in Kelantan’

KOTA BARU: Pas has its own strategy to ensure it remains in power in Kelantan.

State Pas secretary Datuk Che Abdullah Mat Nawi said he believed other parties, such as Barisan Nasional and Parti Amanah Negara, would have a tough time making inroads in the state, in the 14th General Election (GE14).

He dismissed rumours and an analysis by a local English daily quoting a state BN leader as saying that he was confident that the coalition could take over Kelantan.

“Everyone is free to give their opinion on the issue, but for us, (Pas) will still rule Kelantan after GE14, as we have lined up our strategies to remain in power in the state,” he said here yesterday.

On another note, Che Abdullah said Pas was against the Better Beer Festival 2017, which would

Everyone is free to give their opinion on the issue, but for us, (Pas) will still rule Kelantan after GE14, as we have lined up our strategies to remain in power in the state. DATUK CHE ABDULLAH MAT NAWI Kelantan Pas secretary

take place next month.

He said Pas’s objection against the event did not mean that the party did not respect Malaysia’s multiethnicity, but was concerned about the sensitivity of Muslims.

“The organisers are not sensitive to Muslims, who make up the majority of the local community. They must know the impact of the event on Muslims,” he said.

The event is organised by craft beer distributor MyBeer, and is expected to be held at White Box and The Square, Publika, Kuala Lumpur, for two days, beginning Oct 6.