FORMER Ketereh UMNO division chairman Tan Sri Annuar Musa and former Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin are expected to become members of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition, according to PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.
According to a Sinar Harian report today (May 1), PAS informed Annuar of their decision to welcome him during the first week of Ramadan with Takiyuddin pointing out that the party had no issues of approving the veteran politician’s application.
However, Takiyuddin noted that the decision as to whether Annuar will participate in the upcoming state polls has yet to be determined.
Meanwhile, with regards to Khairy, Takiyuddin acknowledged that the former health minister’s response was unspecific.
According to Takiyuddin, Khairy will not be with Barisan Nasional or Pakatan Harapan, and therefore the best choice for him currently is PN.
“I expect he will be with us in Selangor or Negri Sembilan,” PAS leader told reporters during the Hari Raya open house organised at the Kota Baru constituency.
Takiyuddin went on to say that Khairy might be a member of any of the PN’s component parties, notably either PAS or Bersatu. Alternatively, Khairy might also be a direct member of PN.
“Any Malaysian that is not a member of any party can apply to become a member of PN and can be approved by the PN’s supreme council. It is simple; he does not have to be a member of any party,” he added.
Takiyuddin also stated that PN has received 20 applications from former UMNO members to join the coalition. – May 1, 2023
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