KUALA LUMPUR – A government dominated by a single majority race cannot be regarded as racist, PAS said today amid its continued push for a Malay-Muslim federal administration.
In a statement, party secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan claimed that such a make-up of a government is common and generally accepted anywhere in the world.
“In this regard, PAS is of the view that the concept of political domination by a majority group in a country is not racist and unjust,” he said.
Takiyuddin said PAS is also confident that the party’s push for ummah unity can be easier achieved if all Malay-Muslim political outfits in the country adopt a more open-hearted approach in facing the coming general election.
In an apparent message to Umno, the PAS lawmaker said these parties should place greater importance on the stability of the country and the happiness of the general public ahead of the polls.
PAS, which is part of the Bersatu-led Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition, has been pushing for political cooperation with Umno in its bid to form a Malay-Muslim unity government.
Umno, however, has said it will only work with PAS on the strict condition that the Islamist party sever its ties with Bersatu, whom the former regards as an enemy.
On a separate matter, Takiyuddin has warned all PAS leaders and members to mind their manners when issuing statements or making online postings, as the party gears itself into the election.
He said those who defy this instruction would face disciplinary action.
“All members must maintain their manners and decency, per Islamic teaching. Social media postings and articles that can incite hatred and slander, must be avoided at all costs, including against political opponents.
“It must be remembered that the party constitution has stipulated that all members must at all times practice Islamic morals and refrain themselves from taking any action against the party’s interests,” he said. – The Vibes, October 12, 2022
