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PAS MUKTAMAR PASSES PROPOSAL ON MALAY MUSLIM UNITY

Unhealthy politics that harm religion, people and country must be prevented, says Pas Youth

- VEENA RUSLI AND HANNEEYZAH BARIAH BAHARIN cnews@nstp.com.my

THE 64th Pas Muktamar has passed a proposal to promote Malay Muslim unity in the country. It was one of six proposals passed without debate on the final day of the Muktamar at the Gong Badak Indoor Stadium.

Under the “people’s unity” principle, the Pas Youth Central Committee (DPPP) felt that unity should be further strengthen­ed.

It said Pas needed to prevent unhealthy politics that could harm the harmony and future of the religion, people and country.

DPPP felt that there was a wave of change and awareness among the people towards politics and Pas needed to respond to it to lead the nation.

“The constituti­on states that Islam is the official religion of the nation, making it the decider for the continued harmonious developmen­t of the various communitie­s in the country.

“DPPP understand­s that wrong racial and religious sentiments have invariably brought about disparity and misunderst­anding, which must be avoided.

“We regret that there have been threats towards the nation’s pillars, which are Islam, Malay rulers, Malay reserve land, Malay language and citizenshi­p, brought about by Pakatan Harapan, promoted by DAP.”

The Muktamar approved a proposal by the Dewan Ulama and Dewan Muslimat to defend the status of Islam in the country.

They said Pakatan Harapan had a soft approach towards threats against Islam.

“As Shia beliefs spread, deviant teachings and practices that are against Islam have been brought into Muslim society.

“They are spread via non-government­al organisati­ons that claim to fight for human and religious rights.”

They urged the party leadership to be firm on the special rights of Islam, as enshrined in the Constituti­on, and called for action against anti-Muslim statements, including those that disparage the implementa­tion of syariah laws.

“We want the government to resolve matters concerning the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgende­r) community.”

Four other proposals passed without debate were the Task Force for East Malaysia, proposal to stabilise the Dewan Himpunan Penyokong Pas, recognitio­n for religious schools and reinforcin­g Gagasan Sejahtera.

 ?? BERNAMA PIC ?? Pas president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang (centre, in green) and the party’s leadership waving the Jalur Gemilang in conjunctio­n with Malaysia Day at the 64th Pas Muktamar in Gong Badak, Kuala Nerus, yesterday.
BERNAMA PIC Pas president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang (centre, in green) and the party’s leadership waving the Jalur Gemilang in conjunctio­n with Malaysia Day at the 64th Pas Muktamar in Gong Badak, Kuala Nerus, yesterday.

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