Instead, secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said some divisions have proposed to strengthen the ummah and MN, in line with the party’s stance.

“We have 197 divisions nationwide submitting their motions to PAS central and so far we have not decided on the motions to be debated at the party’s 68th annual assembly on Sept 3 and 4.

“Among the motions raised was regarding MN but they were nothing more than stressing the need to unite the ummah. So far we have not received any motion that contradicts the party’s principles,” he told a press conference here yesterday.

He said PAS’ stance on the unification of the ummah is very clear and not only limited to Umno, but also includes other parties in ensuring political stability for the good of the country.

Takiyuddin said PAS was also trying to find a way to avoid a clash with Umno in the 15th general election (GE15), adding that it would be detrimental to the solidarity of the ummah.

“There are situations where there will be three or more candidates. If two parties from a friendly coalition fight it out, a third party could win. So we must avoid this from happening,” he said.

Meanwhile, Takiyuddin said 1,300 delegates will be attending this year’s assembly to be held at the Kedah PAS Complex here, which is likely to be the last meeting before GE15.

In addition, he said PAS had also invited representatives from Perikatan Nasional (PN) component parties, Umno’s top leadership and Gerakan Tanah Air chairman Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

He said the annual assemblies for the Ulama Wing, Youth Wing, Wanita Wing, PAS Supporters and Assabiqun (veterans) would be held on Sept 1 and 2.