No discussion of Islamic state, says Hadi aide

(The Star) – PAS has denied discussing the implementation of hudud law or pushing for an Islamic state with its political allies in Pakatan Rakyat.

An aide to PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang said the party’s leadership has not met its allies to talk about the matter.

Hanafi Ismail said Abdul Hadi had never spoken about the party’s intention to advocate Islamic law or push for an Islamic state if Pakatan were to seize power in the next general election.

“I am not sure how this issue surfaced but I believe it was done intentionally in bad faith.

“We would have issued a press statement if the so-called discussion had been held with DAP and PKR,” Hanafi said yesterday.

He was asked to comment on an online news report alleging that PAS would push for an Islamic state if Pakatan were to win the next general election.