Malaysia: How Far Will PAS Deviate From The Ulama Leadership Model, And Why Does It Matter? – Analysis

Malaysia: How Far Will PAS Deviate From The Ulama Leadership Model, And Why Does It Matter? – Analysis

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By Azmil Tayeb

Ever since the Ulama (religious scholars) leadership took control of the party in the 1980s, the Pan-Malaysia Islamic Party (PAS) has always chosen an Ulama to be Chief Minister in states it has won. When PAS regained Kelantan in 1990, its candidate for the Chief Minister post was the late Nik Abdul Aziz Nik...

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