Support for Anwar, Pas urges UMNO to give explanation

Pas has urged UMNO to clarify the allegation that there were MPs in the party who supported PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to form a new government.

PAS secretary-general Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan in a statement said the explanation from UMNO was important as the party had signed the understanding and agreement enshrined in the Muafakat Nasional Charter.

He said, the Muafakat Nasional Charter was established based on the goal of uniting Muslims in the country, as well as trying to defeat Pakatan Harapan led by PKR, DAP and Amanah.

“Therefore, if this transition is true, it can be considered as a movement that aims to bring down the National Alliance Government built on the consensus of BN, BERSATU, PAS, GPS and several other parties on the fall of the PH Government.

"In this regard, PAS hopes to get a clear explanation from UMNO on the basis of consensus partners in MN, and then invite UMNO to re-appreciate the wishes and commitment that have been agreed upon together," he said in a statement today.

On Wednesday, Anwar, who is also the Port Dickson Member of Parliament, claimed that he had received a formidable and convincing support to form a new government.

However, he did not clearly state the support he received.

There were rumours that 15 UMNO MPs have given support to Anwar.

This was reinforced by the statement of UMNO President, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who explained that he cannot stop if any of his party MPs who wished to support Anwar.

But so far the UMNO MPs who have been linked to support Anwar have denied the allegations.