Malaysia’s Islamist party rules out working with PM Anwar’s bloc

Malaysia’s Islamist party rules out working with PM Anwar’s bloc

The Straits Times - Asia·2024-09-14 15:07

KUANTAN, Pahang – Malaysia’s Islamist party, which holds the most seats in parliament, said it will not work with the ruling coalition, in a blow to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim after months of speculation of a tie-up. 

Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) said it would stand firm with the opposition and champion Islamic issues, such as banning alcohol and gambling, according to its president Abdul Hadi Awang.

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