{
  "id": 5121709,
  "title": "Pas Youth muktamar kicks off with unity, Pas-Umno ties in focus",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/pas-youth-muktamar-kicks-off-with-unity-pas-umno-ties-in-focus",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T15:49:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1524578/pas-youth-muktamar-kicks-unity-pas-umno-ties-focus"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 72nd Pas Youth Muktamar commenced with a focus on Malay-Muslim unity, bringing together 727 delegates from 180 divisions across the nation. The three-day event, themed \"Memimpin Penyatuan\" (Leading Unity), began at 8.30pm and concluded at 10.45pm. Pas deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man and Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh are scheduled to attend the opening ceremony tomorrow. Tonight's proceedings included a review of the wing's activities, financial reports, and motions, which will be debated in the coming days. Muktamar delegate Hasnul Hakimi Hussein emphasized the importance of strengthening Malay-Muslim unity to protect the community and Islam from external threats. Langkawi Pas Youth delegate Mohd Aliff Bakar highlighted discussions on strengthening Pasti and Pas secondary schools, as well as assessing the direction of Pas Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib. The Pas Ulama and Muslimat wings will hold their respective muktamar sessions tomorrow in Kota Baru and Bachok, respectively. The Pas Central Annual Muktamar is set to take place at Pusat Tarbiah Islam Kelantan (Putik) on Friday and Saturday, with Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang delivering his policy speech on Friday.",
  "summary": "KOTA BARU: The Pas Youth 72nd Muktamar kicked off tonight with Malay-Muslim unity and cooperation between Pas and Umno expected to feature prominently in its deliberations.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}