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Sermon ban will not diminish PAS’ widespread influence, say analysts
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PAS' growing popularity is due to not just sermons in mosques, but also its public outreach programmes.
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KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s Islamist Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) is expected to weather the ban by several states on politicians giving sermons in mosques, say experts.
Instead of crippling the party, the impact may even be minimal, given PAS’ wide network to spread its message through many religious institutions across the country.
