PAS setuju PRU awal, rakyat letih dengan kemelut politik, kata Tuan Ibrahim

PAS has agreed to hold the 2016 general election earlier, in line with President Umno Zahid Hamidi's decision, according to PAS Deputy President Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man. He stated that the mandate must be returned to the people so they can make a choice, especially when the political situation in the country is uncertain. "I see a need to hold (the election) earlier.

I agree that in such uncertain circumstances, we need to break out of the current chaos," he said at a media briefing following the 67th PAS Youth Muktamar. Tuan Ibrahim added that an earlier election could also consolidate some PRN (Political Representatives) to be held together, thereby reducing the costs borne by the Election Commission (SPR).

He noted that an excessively long political period causes the public to constantly think about politics and cannot focus on other matters. "We have been facing this situation for a year now. The public is tired with this situation," he said when encountered after a PAS program. Regarding cooperation between PAS and Umno in the Melaka PRN, Tuan Ibrahim said that matter is left to the joint consultation body of the two parties, while hoping that discussion can resolve the issue of constituency distribution and prevent further fragmentation.

He said PAS respects the wishes of PAS Youth for the winner's party's candidate to retain their seat, but inter-party consultations remain open to minimize fragmentation. PAS honors the principle that the winner's party's candidate's seat should remain with them. "When we have common ground, there are some basic things we need to establish, which is the seat of the winner's party remaining with them.

That is the basis. In any case, at the PRU14 we used the same format. Only in Melaka and I feel that even if half the country, such as Terengganu, Kedah, and Perlis, Umno did not win. So in states like this, I think we need other methods to consider. But most importantly, there must be consensus. If all parties agree, we will find a way.

Minimizing fragmentation is more important," he said. Discussing the agenda for unity that PAS wishes to promote, including cooperation with Umno, Tuan Ibrahim stressed that this is not exclusive to Malay people, but involves all parties. This unity is for our country and its future. Therefore, it is not only about uniting Malay people, but also about the politics of Malaysia, which is the majority of Malay people, he said.