Zaid says he will repay PAS’s trust after joining his latest party
Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim has joined the Islamist party PAS, pledging to help improve its public image. Zaid, who has a history of switching between various Malaysian political parties, believes PAS is the best vehicle to address inequality and promote Islamic governance.
Why it matters
Zaid's move highlights the fluid nature of Malaysian political alliances and the ongoing efforts by conservative parties to broaden their appeal to a wider demographic.
PETALING JAYA: Zaid Ibrahim says he will repay the trust given to him by the PAS leadership through efforts to change perceptions of the Islamist party as extremist and anti-democratic.
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