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Professionals can lead PAS if they follow Islamic principles, says Tuan Ibrahim
PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the party has many professionals in its ranks who have memorised the Quran and are well-versed in religious matters. PETALING JAYA : Professionals can lead PAS as long as their decisions are guided by 'syarak' (Islamic principles), says deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man. Commenting on calls to retain ulama leadership should party president Abdul Hadi Awang step down at the party elections in September, Tuan Ibrahim said it has long been a tradition in the party. 'It doesn't necessarily have to be a ulama. What's most important is to accept the party's principles and firmly uphold core sources like the Quran and hadith. That means anyone who can extract 'nas' (religious rulings) and exercise 'ijtihad' (independent reasoning) can be a leader. 'In politics, many new matters require 'ijtihad', so there must be expertise when it comes to party decisions. 'In PAS, no matter what, decisions must not go against 'syarak' (Islamic law), they must comply,' he told a press conference after the Kota Bharu PAS annual general meeting today. He was responding to PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin, who said that if Hadi, who is the Marang MP, steps down as president, his successor should come from the ranks of the ulama. Harakah Daily reported Hashim as saying that professionals are not being rejected, but they must be able to refer to ulama leadership when navigating the political landscape. According to Tuan Ibrahim, the tradition of maintaining ulama leadership does not mean that professionals in PAS are being sidelined. 'Many of our professionals have memorised the Quran and are well-versed in religious matters, in addition to their professional fields. 'Especially now that PAS is ready to become the government, we are open (to various candidates), but they must adhere to party principles and the teachings of the Quran, hadith and scholars,' he said. Hadi had hinted that he could step down as PAS president due to health reasons, according to a recent report by Sinar Harian. It is understood that he conveyed his intention to senior party leadership during a retreat in Terengganu.
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
PM Anwar, president Muizzu witness MoU exchange to boost Malaysia–Maldives ties
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu today witnessed the exchange of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and two Exchanges of Notes (EoN), covering various sectors aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two nations in the spirit of mutual benefit. The ceremony, held at the Perdana Putra building here, was part of Muizzu's four-day official visit to Malaysia, which began yesterday. Among the highlights was the signing of MoUs between the Malaysian government and the Maldives in the fields of tourism, sports and health. The two EoNs exchanged between the countries covered areas of diplomatic training and the establishment of bilateral consultation mechanisms between Malaysia and the Republic of Maldives. Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh and Maldives Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel represented their respective countries in exchanging documents in the field of sport. Meanwhile, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad exchanged an MoU on health cooperation with Dr Abdulla Khaleel. In the field of tourism, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan exchanged an MoU with the High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Malaysia, Dr Mariyam Shabeena Ahmed. Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin also exchanged an EoN with Mariyam Shabeena. Tomorrow, Muizzu will be conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Leadership and Madani Development by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). The honorary degree will be conferred by Tengku Ampuan Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, as the Constitutional Head of IIUM. In conjunction with the conferment, Muizzu is scheduled to deliver a public lecture entitled 'The Intellectual Renaissance: Unveiling the Scientific and Modern Developments of Islamic Civilisation'. In 2024, Malaysia's total trade with the Maldives increased by 4.3 per cent to RM862.7 million (USD189 million) from RM827.3 million (USD180.9 million) in 2023, making the archipelagic nation Malaysia's sixth-largest trading partner among South Asian countries.
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
PM Anwar, president Muizzu witness MoU exchange
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu today witnessed the exchange of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and two Exchanges of Notes (EoN), covering various sectors aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two nations in the spirit of mutual benefit. The ceremony, held at the Perdana Putra building here, was part of Muizzu's four-day official visit to Malaysia, which began yesterday. Among the highlights was the signing of MoUs between the Malaysian government and the Maldives in the fields of tourism, sports and health. The two EoNs exchanged between the countries covered areas of diplomatic training and the establishment of bilateral consultation mechanisms between Malaysia and the Republic of Maldives. Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh and Maldives Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel represented their respective countries in exchanging documents in the field of sport. Meanwhile, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad exchanged an MoU on health cooperation with Dr Abdulla Khaleel. In the field of tourism, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan exchanged an MoU with the High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Malaysia, Dr Mariyam Shabeena Ahmed. Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin also exchanged an EoN with Mariyam Shabeena. Tomorrow, Muizzu will be conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Leadership and Madani Development by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). The honorary degree will be conferred by Tengku Ampuan Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, as the Constitutional Head of IIUM. In conjunction with the conferment, Muizzu is scheduled to deliver a public lecture entitled 'The Intellectual Renaissance: Unveiling the Scientific and Modern Developments of Islamic Civilisation'. In 2024, Malaysia's total trade with the Maldives increased by 4.3 per cent to RM862.7 million (USD189 million) from RM827.3 million (USD180.9 million) in 2023, making the archipelagic nation Malaysia's sixth-largest trading partner among South Asian countries.
The Star
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Maldives President accorded official welcome at Perdana Putra
PUTRAJAYA: Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, who arrived yesterday for a four-day official visit to Malaysia, was accorded an official welcoming ceremony at Perdana Putra Complex here Monday (April 28). Muizzu was received by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the venue at 9am, after which the national anthems of both countries were played. Muizzu then inspected a guard of honour mounted by three officers and 102 members of the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment. Also present were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul and Public Service director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz. Muizzu's maiden visit to Malaysia since becoming president in November 2023 was at the invitation of Anwar. Before proceeding to a meeting with Anwar, Muizzu signed the guest book. Both leaders are expected to review Malaysia-Maldives bilateral relations and explore further collaboration, particularly in trade, investment, the halal industry, education, tourism, and youth and sports. During the visit, Muizzu and Anwar will also witness the exchange of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) - Cooperation in the field of Tourism, Cooperation in the field of Sports, and Cooperation in the field of Health - as well as two Exchanges of Notes (EoN) in the areas of Diplomatic Training and the establishment of Bilateral Consultation between Malaysia and the Republic of Maldives. Tomorrow, Muizzu will be conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Leadership and Madani Development by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). The honorary degree will be conferred by Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, as the Constitutional Head of IIUM. In conjunction with the conferment, Muizzu is then scheduled to deliver a public lecture entitled "The Intellectual Renaissance: Unveiling the Scientific and Modern Developments of Islamic Civilisation'. In 2024, Malaysia's total trade with Maldives increased by 4.3 per cent to RM862.7mil (US$189mil) from RM827.3mil (US$180.9mil) in 2023, making the archipelagic state Malaysia's sixth largest trading partner among South Asian countries. - Bernama
