PAS unfazed by Perikatan suspension, says voters already know its moon symbol

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — PAS is ready to run future elections using its moon symbol if Perikatan Nasional (PN) cannot utilize its coalition logo, according to PAS vice-president Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah. He emphasized that PAS is already well-known among voters, making a change in the electoral symbol a non-issue. Mohd Amar pointed to PAS's performance in recent state elections, such as those in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, where even Umno supporters have recognized the party.

He made these remarks during a Friday morning religious lecture at Dataran Ilmu Kelantan in Kota Bharu, commenting on the Registrar of Societies' (RoS) suspension of all PN activities. The RoS suspension, effective September 23, was in response to a complaint from another PN party, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia. Mohd Amar suggested that if PAS had to revert to its traditional moon symbol due to the logo suspension, it wouldn't be a problem.

He also stated that PAS could potentially attract support from some Barisan Nasional (BN) voters. Mohd Amar noted that BN members and supporters seem to prefer PAS's moon symbol, and the BN leadership is more comfortable with PAS than with PN. However, he did not cite polling data or dismiss suggestions of PAS becoming more independent following the rise of its non-Muslim supporters' wing, the PAS Supporters' Assembly.