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Khalid Trying to Save PAS from Hadi and Gang Malaysiakini.Com Aug 28, 2014 Khalid trying to save PAS from Hadi and gang MalaysiaKini.com Aug 28, 2014 YOURSAY ‘Muktamar prevails over all decisions, including the president’s.’ Khalid Samad: Leave PAS if you don't back Pakatan Bystander: Shah Alam MP Khalid Samad is definitely a leader who commands respect from Malaysians of different races and religions. He has proven to be a fair and just Muslim from PAS where I believe also has a few like him who needed to speak up. PAS deputy president Mat (Mohamad) Sabu is another great man of honour. However, if they stay in PAS, regretfully, my vote would be ABP (Anything But PAS). PAS has seriously wounded our trust in them with the Selangor MB issue. PAS with leaders like Abdul Hadi Awang has let many Malaysians down. Bruchaga: I fully agreed with Khalid Samad. Those in PAS, PKR and DAP not supporting the Pakatan Rakyat common agenda should leave the coalition. BN is ready to welcome you. Go and join the corrupt government. Pputeh: Khalid Samad, you have made my day. Truly you spoke as a Malaysian for which I thank you. We non-Malays are not here to take anything from the Malays. What we want is an honest, trustworthy and fair government which is colour blind. Are we not all Malaysians? One of our leaders said we are united when tragedy like MH17 or 370 befalls. But this same man forgets to add that they are the ones who fan the racial flames to divide and rule us. Casey: I wrote on July 17 about the story of two Khalids - Khalid Samad, the just preserver of the sanctity of Islam; the defender of liberty, democracy and equity; and a true son of the country. And Khalid Ibrahim, a self-serving recalcitrant who would not hesitate to resort to ruse, lie and deception, as long as the end justifies the means. The good Khalid chooses to fight for justice, and we know that is never easy. It never has been and never will be. Whereas, the other Khalid chooses to fight for himself and cling on to power. The former exacts a toll and a price to pay; while the latter brings power and wealth. I'd be proud and to happily accept someone with the integrity of Khalid Samad to be my prime minister; whether or not he's from an Islamic-based party. Bash: Well said, Khalid Samad. PAS must address its internal issues before it can form a sensible and steady alliance with other parties. Abasir: In a party that has its share of self-serving racists, narrow minded and fake Muslims and rogues in robes, Khalid Samad shines like a beacon and serves to remind Malaysians that a courageous and ethical Muslim (who bows to none but Allah SAW) is in the best tradition of the faith. Anonymous_1391570393: PAS should not rush into getting the MB’s post. Let’s go one step at a time. Through the exco positions, it can do wonders. The political environment, domestically and internationally, remains extremely hostile to Islam. Be patient and Allah will be with us and we should only take rewards from the generosity of Allah. J Ng: This is definitely a good advice from Khalid Samad. Similarly, those who feel strongly that PAS is not honouring the agreements made in the Pakatan coalition should consider leaving. There is no point sticking to a body that is deemed unreliable and untrustworthy. ACR: To many of us, and I dare include Muslims like Khalid Samad, the ulama wing of PAS appears to be placing Malay (Umno-style) dominance over everyone else and I read as much when Khalid says “the benefits of Islam should not mean the dominance of one ethnic group over others”. In PAS, the muktamar has primary authority, followed by the ulama council and then the central committee (a three-tier power structure) hence Khalid is right when he says ‘leave PAS if your views conflict with the muktamar’. Regretfully the Ulama wing is in a quagmire. Whether PAS realises it or not, this Selangor MB fiasco has weakened only PAS as PKR remains more or less solidly behind Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. The sooner PAS realises that it is tearing itself apart in what is essentially a PKR MB issue, the better it would be for PAS. PAS should understand that there can never be a threat to Islam, Malays, Bahasa Malaysia and the royalty. What is at threat in this country today is good governance and justice. I Wonder?: To my little knowledge, the muktamar prevails over all decisions, including those made by the party president. In any other party or organisation, if the president does something to the contrary of the decision made in muktamar, he would immediately face a vote of no confidence and disciplinary action against him follows suit. Wira: It is indeed now apparent is that PAS has split into two factions - one supporting Pakatan and the other, supporting cooperation with Umno. I think it’s better PAS disbands or splits into two. Jiminy Qrikert: But Khalid Samad, that means Hadi Awang needs to leave PAS. And Ahmad Yakob too. And that half-past six Mohd Zuhdi Marzuki. And many of PAS central committee members. And the syura council members too. Ah yes, that leaves only the Erdogans to take over and run the show. Good plan. Copyright © 1999-2012 Mkini Dotcom Sdn. Bhd Sourcehttp: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/272949 .
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