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Former Umno vice-president Muhammad Muhammad Taib has joined PAS, saying he believes that it is the only party that can lead Malaysia towards Islam.
"Only PAS can bring enlightenment," he told a press conference after handing over his membership form to president Abdul Hadi Awang at party headquarters in Kuala Lumpur today.
"I have to support the party that can bring true guidance."
Muhammad said the BN has developed Malaysia but that this has been "development without soul", leading to a morally problematic if wealthy urban society.
"Islamic values should be spreading from the cities, just like Mekah and Madinah became focal point of Islam during the Prophet's time," he said.
"By right, the cities in the Klang Valley, which is the metropolis, should become the beacons of Islam, to lead the way for the hinterland."
Hadi, who welcomed Mat Taib - as he is better known - said the latter’s membership had long been mooted.
He reiterated that PAS had opted to wait until after the nomination process for the 13th general election to show that Muhammad is sincere and did not join the party to become a candidate or because he wants power.
Also present were PAS leaders deputy murshidul am Harun Din, and vice-presidents Salahuddin Ayub (right) and Mahfuz Omar. -- Malaysiakini.com
"Only PAS can bring enlightenment," he told a press conference after handing over his membership form to president Abdul Hadi Awang at party headquarters in Kuala Lumpur today."I have to support the party that can bring true guidance."
Muhammad said the BN has developed Malaysia but that this has been "development without soul", leading to a morally problematic if wealthy urban society.
"Islamic values should be spreading from the cities, just like Mekah and Madinah became focal point of Islam during the Prophet's time," he said.
"By right, the cities in the Klang Valley, which is the metropolis, should become the beacons of Islam, to lead the way for the hinterland."
Hadi, who welcomed Mat Taib - as he is better known - said the latter’s membership had long been mooted.
He reiterated that PAS had opted to wait until after the nomination process for the 13th general election to show that Muhammad is sincere and did not join the party to become a candidate or because he wants power.
Also present were PAS leaders deputy murshidul am Harun Din, and vice-presidents Salahuddin Ayub (right) and Mahfuz Omar. -- Malaysiakini.com
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