SHAH ALAM – A war of words has erupted between Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) and PAS, with Amanah President Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu alleging that PAS President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang seeks to lead the party away from Pakatan Rakyat (PR) due to differences over hudud law and the establishment of an Islamic state. However, these claims have been vehemently denied by PAS Information chief Khairil Nizam Khirudin.
As the campaign for the 15th General Election (GE15) unfolded, Mohamad Sabu reportedly directed sharp criticisms towards Umno President Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Surprisingly, Mohamad later aligned with Umno without appearing to bear any remorse for his earlier comments, prompting PAS to question his credibility.
Khairil Nizam Khirudin rebuked Mohamad Sabu’s allegations, labeling them as the tactics of a habitual deceiver. He pointed out that Amanah’s president had a history of misleading both the public and his own party members. Khairil Nizam Khirudin also referenced Mohamad Sabu’s past statement where he warned against following him if he were to leave PAS, suggesting instability.
In a recent speech, Mohamad Sabu accused Hadi of concealing the true reasons behind PAS’s decision to sever ties with the Democratic Action Party (DAP) after the 13th General Election (GE13). Mohamad alleged that PAS’s real intention was to align with Umno, and that this matter was discussed during the Pas Summit in 2015. Khairil Nizam Khirudin refuted these claims, asserting that PAS’s decision was guided by its unwavering principles rather than political opportunism.
Khairil Nizam Khirudin also highlighted the irony of criticism directed at PAS, noting that those condemning the party for purportedly seeking to join Umno for power are themselves part of the Pakatan Harapan (PH)-Umno Madani Government. He dismissed these accusations as fabrications aimed at misleading the public.
The clash between Amanah and PAS underscores the complex and contentious nature of Malaysian politics, where allegations, denials, and competing narratives shape the landscape ahead of the upcoming General Election.