KOTA BHARU: PAS is open to accepting anyone, including former leaders and members of Bersatu who wish to join the party, subject to established procedures and approval by the central leadership.
PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said any application to join the party must go through the standard process and requires approval from the PAS central committee.
“Generally, we accept anyone who wishes to become a PAS member, and it is subject to the approval of the PAS central committee. However, this issue has not arisen at this point as we have not received any applications from the parties concerned,” he said.
Takiyuddin was speaking to reporters after officiating the opening of the 24-hour Klinik Hayat Cherang on Saturday (Feb 14).
He stressed that PAS had not made any offers to individuals from Bersatu or other parties.
“We are not making any offers. It is entirely up to them,” he said.
Takiyuddin added that individuals expelled from Bersatu still have the right to submit appeals in accordance with that party’s constitution.
“They have the right to appeal and that process has not been concluded. The situation may change depending on the outcome of those appeals,” he said.
Asked whether the internal crisis within Bersatu would affect the stability of Perikatan Nasional, Takiyuddin acknowledged that it would have an impact.
“If any party within Perikatan faces internal problems, it will inevitably have an effect. That is why it is hoped that Bersatu and other parties in Perikatan remain stable. Otherwise, the coalition will be seen as unstable and people will speculate,” he added.
