Malaysia

PAS proposes mediating Umno-Bersatu talks

Dewan Ulama chief says Malay Muslims need warring parties to end rift in time for GE15

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 21 Apr 2021 9:47PM

PAS proposes mediating Umno-Bersatu talks
PAS Dewan Ulama chief Datuk Nik Muhammad Zawawi Salleh says the Islamist party is open to arranging a sit-down to resolve the quarrel between Umno and Bersatu. – Bernama pic, April 21, 2021

PASIR PUTEH – PAS is ready to mediate the dispute between Umno and Bersatu before the 15th general election (GE15) for the sake of the country’s administration, said PAS Dewan Ulama chief Datuk Nik Muhammad Zawawi Salleh.

He said his party could arrange a meeting to find common ground between the two parties and end their bickering.

“If a solution is not found to achieve consolidation (of the parties involved), we worry it may affect the position of Malay Muslims in the country,” he told reporters at his office here today.

He was asked to comment on the concerns of various parties that the Malay community might lose its dominance in the country’s administration after the next general election if the squabbling among Malay parties was not stopped.

Nik Zawawi said the dispute between Umno and Bersatu could be resolved if both parties returned to the negotiating table.

“PAS will continue to strive to unite Muslims, as it is the second agenda of Islam,” he said.

Umno has said that it would not work with Bersatu in GE15. – Bernama, April 21, 2021

Related News

Malaysia / 1d

Malaysia’s baby bust: A silent crisis threatening the nation’s future prosperity

Malaysia / 4d

Malaysia tightens border security: Crackdown hits Thai workers hard along northern frontier

Opinion / 5d

The Malaysia Agreement 1963: Grievances and expectations in Sabah and Sarawak

Malaysia / 6d

LPT3 row puts Kelantan’s infrastructure priorities under scrutiny

Opinion / 2w

The socialist tinge running through Malay society and politics

Malaysia / 2w

BN-PAS cooperation faces tougher test when power is at stake

Spotlight

Malaysia

Papagomo acquitted for second time in sedition case over government, Israel claims

Malaysia

ECRL fares start at RM60, with 50% discounts for children, seniors and OKU

Malaysia

DKU seeks court action against Ismail, 16 others over Negeri Sembilan royal dispute

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Kampung Manis: Dreams of 227 families to own replacement homes draw closer

Malaysia

Fadhlina takes legal action over video of 2023 Parliament speech

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Civil servants urged to turn Selangor Sultan’s anti-graft message into action

Malaysia

Animal welfare group urges probe into alleged sexual abuse of cat in viral video

Malaysia

Macron appeals for calm after France riots: 2,400 arrested, nearly 1,000 officers injured

Malaysia

Malaysia renews offer to help Indonesia fight fires

You may be interested

Malaysia

Police record statements from 15 in RM231m MYEG-Zetrix probe

Malaysia

Selangor palace urges public to verify royal links amid alleged land, luxury car scam

Malaysia

Anwar calls for stronger efforts to keep Malaysia’s cultural heritage alive

Malaysia

Hajiji urges GRS leaders to put Sabah first, warns against infighting

Malaysia

MCMC seizes phone in probe into Threads post on Negeri Sembilan ruler

Malaysia

Ab Rauf: BN to weigh public sentiment before deciding Melaka election pact

Malaysia

PM orders faster rollout of Budget 2027 aid, warns against bureaucratic delays

Malaysia

King appoints three Malaysian envoys to Canada, Belgium and Iran