Nash cool to looming battle

The PAS muktamar this year is the lull before the storm because fierce contests are expected in party polls next year and no less than the deputy president’s post is likely to be contested.

IN Kota Baru, the warung and coffeeshops are sometimes known as “mini parliaments”. This is where the people discuss politics and, according to PAS vice-president Saluhuddin Ayob, it is also where political careers can soar or dip.