PAS, what’s the plan for Malaysia?

Diverse voices: Malaysia is a complex, outward-looking trading nation of more than 30 million people. Can PAS win the non-Malay votes? — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

PAS is now riding high and, in fact, regards itself as a possible contender for the prime minister’s post after the next general election.

The Islamist party is already openly talking about key Cabinet positions that it wants.

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PAS, what’s the plan for Malaysia?

13 September 2026

Diverse voices: Malaysia is a complex, outward-looking trading nation of more than 30 million people. Can PAS win the non-Malay votes? — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star PAS is now riding high and, in fact, regards itself as a possible contender for […] Continue Reading

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The Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist looks unassuming on the outside, compared to Italy’s other famous churches like the Duomo in Milan. — Eccekevin/Wikimedia Commons For many travellers to Italy, Turin is the city they simply pass through rather […] Continue Reading

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