PAS Not Gearing Up for Elections This Year, Leader Says

No Plans to Activate Election Machinery

PETALING JAYA: A PAS leader, speaking on condition of anonymity, has revealed that the party is not planning to gear up for elections this year, unlike its ally Bersatu. The leader stated that PAS’s election machinery is “ever ready” to spring into action, but no concrete decisions have been made on the opposition coalition’s prime ministerial candidate.

No Mobilisation of Election Machinery

The leader noted that PAS has yet to mobilise its election machinery, even as Bersatu appears to be preparing for nationwide polls. “For the time being, PAS and Bersatu appear to be working independently— one in the east, and the other the west,” the source said.

No Discussions on Prime Ministerial Candidate

The source added that no discussions have taken place between leaders of the two parties on the opposition coalition’s prime ministerial candidate. “PAS is not too hyped up (by suggestions of an imminent general election). Still, our machinery is ever ready,” the source said.

No Concrete Decisions Made

The leader also stated that no concrete decisions were made at a recent meeting between the principal leaders of the two parties, which was attended by Muhyiddin Yassin, the Perikatan Nasional chairman, and his deputy, PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang.

Bersatu’s Plans

In contrast, Bersatu has been making preparations for a potential snap election. Last week, Bersatu secretary-general Azmin Ali revealed that Muhyiddin, the Bersatu president, had instructed that the election machinery be activated in anticipation of a snap election being called later this year. However, a Bersatu leader revealed that only a handful of party leaders believe a snap election is on the horizon.

Uncertainty Surrounds Snap Election

The leader noted that there was nothing to suggest that a snap election would be called anytime soon, and that it would be difficult to hold one unless there is a confidence vote against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. However, the party’s machinery is always prepared for the unexpected.

Conclusion

It appears that PAS is not gearing up for elections this year, unlike its ally Bersatu. While the party’s election machinery is ready to spring into action, no concrete decisions have been made on the opposition coalition’s prime ministerial candidate. The future of snap elections remains uncertain, with some leaders believing that it would be difficult to hold one without a confidence vote against the prime minister.

FAQs

* Is PAS planning to gear up for elections this year?
+ No, according to a PAS leader.
* Has PAS mobilised its election machinery?
+ No, the party has yet to do so.
* Has the party discussed the opposition coalition’s prime ministerial candidate?
+ No, no discussions have taken place.
* Is Bersatu preparing for a snap election?
+ Yes, according to Bersatu secretary-general Azmin Ali.
* Is a snap election likely to be called?
+ There is nothing to suggest that it will be called anytime soon.