The youth wing of a PAS division in Kelantan has nominated party vice-president Amar Abdullah as a candidate for the deputy president’s post when the party holds its elections in September.
Pengkalan Chepa PAS Youth information chief Sazwan Sakri said Amar, the former Kelantan deputy menteri besar, had extensive experience and has showcased strong leadership at divisional, state and central level.
Sazwan said Amar has also played a major role in guiding the next generation of PAS leaders in the Islamic party’s struggle, Utusan Malaysia reported.
“The nomination is not aimed at sparking a tussle for party posts, but to recognise the big role he has played. It also reflects the maturity of Pengkalan Chepa PAS Youth in courteously expressing support (for Amar),” he was quoted as saying.
In February, a PAS source told FMT that the party is likely to hold a contest for its top two posts at its elections this year, for the first time in a decade.
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang and deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man have not been challenged for the posts since the 2015 party polls. Speculation about Hadi stepping down due to health reasons has been making the rounds.
At the same time, there are rumours that Tuan Ibrahim, who is Pahang opposition leader, also intends to make way for new leadership, although there have been calls from the pro-ulama faction for him to defend his post and seek re-election as PAS deputy president.
