Review history of 'freedom fighters', urges PAS

In a show of unity and support for its embattled deputy president Mohamad Sabu, top PAS leaders today urged Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak to set up a cabinet committee to review the nation's struggle for Independence.

Speaking today at the party's headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, vice president Salahuddin Ayub said undergoing such a review would show the government's sincerity in recognising the nation's freedom fighters.

"If he is sincere, Najib can form a cabinet committee to rewrite history of the country's pre-Independence history [sic].

"Call representatives from all sides. We are willing to send representatives," he said.

Salahuddin, who is Kubang Kerian MP, added that the issue of rewriting history would be "a main focus" for PAS in the next Parliament sitting.

Mohamad had on Aug 21 in a speech at Tasik Gelugor, Penang said that insurgent Mat Indera who had led the attack on the Bukit Kepong police station in 1950 should be acknowledged as a hero.

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