Abdul Hadi Awang

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Malaysia’s Perikatan Nasional rudderless as search for opposition’s new chief deadlocked

PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (left) and vice-president Samsuri Mokhtar, have had their names bandied about as possible candidates to take over as PN chief.

Islamist PAS set to lead Malaysia’s opposition PN; Hadi Awang says decision on new chairman soon

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang said discussions on the coalition leadership and choice of chairman would be held soon, possibly next week.

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Calling the shots or jumping the gun? PAS wraps up congress with pushback against ally Bersatu

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang with Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin after the results for Malaysia's 15th general election (GE15) at the Glenmarie Golf And Country Club in Kuala Lumpur on 19 Nov 2022.

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Can PAS really change? Malaysia’s Islamist party courts minorities with language

Parti Islam SeMalaysia’s non-Muslim members at their annual convention on Sept 13.

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If it ain’t broke, why fix it: Top PAS leaders set to retain posts at Islamist party’s congress

PAS president Hadi Awang about to deliver a lecture in his hometown of Marang on July 4, 2025 just weeks after being hospitalised. He has said that he wants to serve until he dies.

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