Muafakat's concept of ummah unity remains the best formula - Takiyuddin

The unity of the ummah through Muafakat Nasional which was initiated by PAS and Umno is considered the best formula, said PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan.

He said this was because the unity of the ummah was not only limited to certain parties but could include any political party, NGO or individual who has the common goal to unite the ummah as stipulated in the (Muafakat) charter.

"As such, PAS is still urging for this unity among all parties, especially the Malay-Muslim, bumiputera and non-Malay parties that are not extreme, as mentioned by PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang," he said after visiting former Kelantan FA coach and professional footballer Hashim Mustapha at his home in Kampung Guchil Bayam, Kota Bahru.

Elaborating, Takiyuddin, who is also the energy and natural resources minister and Kota Bharu MP, said the unity of the ummah is vital for the country to improve and for the people to live in harmony in the future.

“We need to unite and there must be power-sharing among the people of various ethnic groups, races, and religions in our country," he said.

Meanwhile, commenting on the emergence of the new political entity Angkatan Amanah Merdeka Rakyat Kelantan, Takiyuddin, said this was nothing new in politics and PAS was undeterred by its presence.

"What is important, PAS has a clear direction and nothing will disrupt our preparations for GE15,” he said.

The media had earlier reported a new state-based political alliance, Angkatan Amanah Merdeka Rakyat Kelantan has been established with the aim to oust the PAS-led Kelantan government.

It is led by Umno veteran and Gua Musang MP Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah and backed by Kelantan Amanah, a splinter party of PAS.

- Bernama