State PAS commissioner Fauzi Yusoff said the meeting is aimed at clearing the air over the issue and resolving problems in an amicable manner.

“We are always looking for solutions over this matter. The PAS machinery will help Lau in his campaign. This is the directive from the party leadership and we will back all candidates fielded,” he told Bernama here.

In a statement earlier today, PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan had urged party members and supporters to accept Lau’s candidacy with an open heart.

Takiyuddin said the decision to field Lau in Bayan Lepas was reached with the agreement of the top party leadership after meeting all the requirements needed.

Prior to this, state PAS members had expressed dissatisfaction with PN’s decision to field Lau in the Malay-majority seat.

Lau is in a straight fight with Pakatan Harapan’s Azrul Mahathir Aziz, who is also Penang Amanah vice-chairman and the incumbent assemblyman for Bayan Lepas.