SHAH ALAM – All leaders within Pas are qualified to hold key positions including the post of Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman, says Selangor Pas commissioner Datuk Dr Ab Halim Tamuri.
He said the party’s current leadership lineup comprised credible and capable individuals who can lead the opposition bloc in the future.
“In my view, everyone in Pas is qualified. The president, deputy president, vice-presidents and other leaders in Pas are all qualified to be leaders in PN.
“What matters most is the party’s decision. Whoever the party decides on, we follow and obey, regardless of who it is,” he said in a video.
Ab Halim was commenting on speculation that Pas vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar could be nominated as PN chairman to replace Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Commenting on the names being mentioned, he stressed that Pas faces no leadership shortage as it has many potential figures.
“In my view, people are talking about Dr Sam (Samsuri). Sometimes another name may emerge, we don’t know.
“Perhaps Ustaz Derih (Datuk Idris Ahmad), Datuk Nik Amar (Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah), Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man or Tan Sri president (Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang). Sanusi (Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor) could also emerge. There’s no issue. In Pas, InsyaAllah, all current leaders are qualified,” he said.
He added that party members would continue to support whoever is chosen through Pas’ internal leadership process.
“In my view, as Pas members, we will remain loyal and obedient to whoever is selected by the Pas Central Leadership and Central Committee and all Malaysians will be watching,” he said.
Ab Halim also expressed confidence that Pas has quality leadership to continue advancing the party’s agenda and that of the PN coalition in the future.
“Pas has the best quality leadership. And in my view, whoever Pas chooses will be the best leader for the future,” he said.
Speculation over who will assume the PN chairman’s post continues following the announcement by Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin that he would step down effective Jan 1, 2026.