KUALA LUMPUR – PAS Secretary-General Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan has dismissed rumors regarding the nomination of Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang for the position of Perikatan Nasional (PN) Chairman. He confirmed that the party has not proposed its president to lead the coalition.
Speaking to reporters, Takiyuddin emphasized that the current leadership structure remains unchanged. He stated that the issue of replacing the coalition’s top leadership was not raised during recent party discussions, as the focus remains on strengthening the alliance’s internal stability.
“There has been no official proposal or motion from PAS to name Abdul Hadi as the new Chairman of PN. Any claims suggesting otherwise are merely speculative,” Takiyuddin said during a press conference following a local event in Kelantan.
The statement comes amidst circulating reports suggesting a possible leadership shuffle within the opposition coalition, which is currently headed by Bersatu President, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Takiyuddin further explained that PAS remains committed to its partnership with Bersatu and other component parties under the existing leadership. He noted that the coalition operates on a consensus-based approach, and any significant changes would require formal deliberation among all member parties.
“Our priority is to maintain unity within Perikatan Nasional to serve as an effective opposition and prepare for future political challenges. The leadership of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin continues to be supported by the coalition’s top brass,” he added.
Previously, several political analysts and social media reports had speculated that Abdul Hadi, given PAS’s dominant seat count in Parliament, might be positioned to take over the helm of the coalition. However, Takiyuddin’s clarification effectively puts an end to these rumors for the time being.
