PAS must clarify if it can accept Zahid as PM, says Amanah man

Amanah vice-president Mahfuz Omar has raised concerns over PAS's readiness to accept Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi as the next prime minister. This comes after analyst Ong Kian Ming predicted Zahid could become Malaysia's 11th prime minister with support from Sabah and Sarawak coalitions. Mahfuz pointed out that PAS had previously questioned Zahid's appointment as deputy prime minister due to 47 charges related to the Yayasan Akalbudi case.

He asked the party if it is prepared to accept Zahid as prime minister and explained the basis of its decision. If PAS is not prepared, Mahfuz suggested the party should outline how Umno and PAS intend to form a government and determine the prime minister. Mahfuz also questioned whether Malaysians are ready to have Zahid lead the country, noting the unresolved legal issues in the Yayasan Akalbudi case.

The case involved alleged criminal breach of trust, corruption, and money laundering. The Federal Court is set to hear Zahid's and Dusuki Mokhtar's application for leave to appeal the Court of Appeal's decision on October 8. Mahfuz stressed the importance of trust, transparency, and national leadership standards in choosing the prime minister.