After the muktamar, Pas faces the harder part [WATCH]

After four days of speeches, resolutions and political messaging, the 72nd Pas Muktamar has concluded. The party now faces the challenge of transforming its resolutions into a political agenda that can appeal to voters beyond their usual supporters ahead of the upcoming 16th general election. Speaking at the closing session, Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang summarised the party's priorities while also signaling how it intends to position itself in the approaching political battles.

The four adopted resolutions are noteworthy as they cover Muslim unity, governance through an RCI, staffing within the Health Ministry and food security. By addressing these broader concerns, Pas seeks to strengthen its credibility not only as an opposition force but also as a party that can offer solutions on governance, the economy, and people's livelihoods.

Pas secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan stated that the resolutions reflect the party's response to present-day issues impacting the nation and its people. Among the four resolutions, food security emerges as the most directly related to everyday voter concerns. The ability to ensure sufficient domestic food supplies and lessen dependency on imports can transcend an agricultural issue and become part of the larger conversation on affordability and resilience in the face of global supply chain disruptions.

This provides an opportunity for Pas to broaden its political messaging while preserving its core identity. The governance resolution carries its own distinct political significance. Pas has consistently highlighted accountability, transparency, and institutional integrity in its criticism of the government. By calling for an RCI, the party aims to bolster this narrative while positioning itself as a proponent of greater scrutiny over matters of public interest.

The emphasis on expertise during the debate of the resolutions demonstrates a strategic move on the part of Pas. Takiyuddin noted that experts in their respective fields were involved in the process, ensuring that the issues were discussed in a more focused and knowledgeable manner. This underscores Pas's desire for its policy positions to be perceived as rooted in practical concerns rather than mere political rhetoric.

As the 16th general election approaches, a more extensive policy agenda could aid Pas in reaching out to a wider demographic. However, it is important to recognise that resolutions alone do not constitute a political programme. They must be converted into concrete policies, be mobilised at the grassroots level, and ultimately form a message that voters can comprehend and connect with.

After the Muktamar adjourns and the delegates leave, the real test for Pas will be its ability to convert these resolutions into a cohesive political proposition for the next general election.