Pas candidates for Melaka polls pass Majlis Syura Ulama screening
KOTA BARU: All Pas candidates identified for the upcoming Melaka election have passed the screening process conducted by the Majlis Syura Ulama.
KOTA BARU: The Muslim scholars association, Majlis Syura Ulama, has approved all candidates nominated by the Muslim Rights Action and Defence Organisation (Pas) for the upcoming Melaka election, according to Pas secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. <source 9b319e8b-335> The party has identified the candidates, though seat allocations are still being negotiated. <source 9b319e8b-335> The screening process concentrated on the suitability of the candidates themselves rather than the specific positions they would run for, as the final seat assignments have not been decided yet. <source 9b319e8b-335> Discussions with the religious body began even before the contested seats were confirmed, Takiyuddin added. <source 9b319e8b-335> In Melaka, Barisan Nasional (BN) plans to fight 21 of the 28 seats, while Perikatan Nasional (PN) will contest the remaining seven under a cooperation pact. <source 9b319e8b-335> The party's nomination process is set to conclude on October 31, followed by early voting on November 10 and the actual polls on November 14.
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