00:00A Bersatu leader has praised PAS for agreeing to admit non-Muslims into the party, saying
00:07it will boost Perikatan Nasional's prospects at the upcoming Makota by-election.
00:13At its 70th muktamar on Saturday, PAS agreed to amend its constitution to allow non-Muslims
00:19to become associate members.
00:21Bersatu Associate Wing Chief Chong Fat Ful told FMT the move would allow PAS to counter
00:28negative narratives about the party and improve its standing among non-Malays ahead of the
00:34Johor state constituency polls.
00:37He said the general distrust non-Malays have towards PAS was due to a misinterpretation
00:42of views expressed by leaders of the Islamist party on certain matters.
00:47Chong also said the Green Wave label, frequently used by PN's political rivals, gave rise to
00:53a negative connotation against the opposition coalition.
00:57He said PAS allowing non-Muslims to join the party is a positive development, portraying
01:03itself as an inclusive party ready to embrace non-Muslims.
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