KUALA LUMPUR: Amanah respects the differing opinions expressed by various quarters on the "Big Tent" proposal for Pakatan Harapan (PH) to face the 15th general election (GE15) but feels a proper understanding is required before discussions could be held.
Its president Mohamad Sabu, in a statement today, said the Big Tent approach proposed by Amanah did not involve forming a coalition or cooperation with UMNO, Bersatu or PAS, which are parties in the ruling government.
He said a union of opposition parties was necessary for the opposition to work towards victory in GE15.
"Towards this end, Amanah will make efforts to increase the number of friends to take on a common opponent, that is Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional.
"For those who have decided that GE15 would not be won (by the opposition), such efforts are of course not needed. It is far easier to resign oneself to defeat than to fight for victory," he added.
Meanwhile, PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the party had been consistent in supporting the federal government jointly led by Barisan Nasional, Perikatan Nasional, Gabungan Parti Sarawak, Parti Bersatu Sabah and Parti Solidariti Rakyat Sabah (STAR).
In a statement today, he said PAS was always committed to discussing and cooperating with any party which gives priority to unity and harmony in facing GE15.
"In this post-pandemic era, it is important to prioritise the interest of the people and the country," he said.
He said PAS would like to thank Mohamad for his statement confirming that PAS would not be part of the Big Tent proposal involving opposition parties, especially PH.
-- BERNAMA
Bernama
Mon Apr 18 2022
Amanah respects the differing opinions expressed by various quarters on the "Big Tent" proposal for PH to face GE15 but feels a proper understanding is required before discussions could be held, its president Mohamad Sabu said. - Astro AWANI
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