Penang PAS committee member Abdul Razib Abd Rahim said the state committee supported the central committee’s ummah unification agenda.

“Penang is well known for being the heartland of Pakatan Harapan (PH)-DAP, so the agenda of unifying Malay parties is even more important here to prevent PH from taking advantage of any split in Malay-Muslim votes,” he said.

“The slogan ‘Islam unites the ummah’ should be backed by all PAS supporters, so that efforts to unite Malay political parties are successful and in line with shariah and party policy.”

Razib said the parties, which he did not name, must be committed towards this cause to ensure Malay-Muslim interests were not denied and neglected in Penang.

“Penang PAS calls for all parties to forgo their personal interests in GE15, and ensure that the Malay-Muslim vote can be united for the well-being and harmony of the people,” he said.

Previously, PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said some divisions had proposed to strengthen the ummah and Muafakat Nasional (MN) in line with the party’s stance.

“We have 197 divisions nationwide submitting their motions to PAS central for debate at the party’s 68th annual assembly on Sept 3 and 4. Among the motions raised were regarding MN but they were nothing more than stressing the need to unite the ummah,” Takiyuddin said, referring to the troubled alliance with Umno.

He said PAS would continue to avoid clashes with Umno in GE15 because it would be detrimental to the solidarity of the ummah.