PAS wants Perikatan Nasional’s prime minister candidate for the next general election (GE16) to be a leader who is under 70 years old and physically healthy, says Abdul Hadi Awang.
The PAS president said he was himself not fir for the role due to his age and health, maintaining that a healthier leader who also had integrity should be nominated.
“People like me aren’t qualified anymore. We will choose someone who is healthy and under 70 years old to be our prime minister candidate. Let it be someone who is physically strong.
“I’m already turning 78 this year. Those under 70 are stronger and more able for the job,” he said at a press conference at PAS’s 71st muktamar here.
Hadi’s remarks appear to be a rejection of PN chairman Muhyiddin Yassin, who is 78 and was nominated by Bersatu as its GE16 prime minister candidate last weekend.
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