Reiterating that there is no political cooperation between the two parties, Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man pointed out that even he had criticised Umno at a ceramah last night.
The only difference was, he said, he did not resort to insults.
“Maybe that was the culture previously, but it is not the case anymore.
“The public is watching us and judging, so we have to be more mature. We just don’t attack, but also propose solutions,” he said, adding that PAS would agree with Umno and the government on a matter if they felt it was “right” or benefited the nation.
Tuan Ibrahim was speaking to reporters at a press conference at the party’s headquarters here today.
Also present were PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan and Ikatan president Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir. PAS and Ikatan formalised their alliance in March this year.
Tuan Ibrahim’s comments come a day after Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said an alliance between Umno and PAS was “not impossible”, even though both parties have yet to formally discuss the matter.
Zahid, who is also Umno acting deputy president, however, said any form of cooperation was more about resolving issues related to Malay and Muslim interest.