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Non-muslims can become Minister of Public Works, Forestry in the PAS government

Malaysia Times desk Original: Focus Malaysia 9/6 14:21 X
Non-muslims can become Minister of Public Works, Forestry in the PAS government
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Abdul Hadi’s proposed PAS Cabinet allows non-Muslims some portfolios, prompting netizens to unleash a barrage of sarcastic reactions online.

From the original report

PAS President Abdul Hadi Awang stated that under the "Islamic governance" system proposed by PAS, no group, including non-Muslims, would be sidelined, as they too would be appointed to cabinet positions.

His remarks were made with regards to the governance model of the party should it form the government in the future.

This is a brief of a report by another newsroom. The excerpt below is from the original.

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Focus Malaysia
Originally published
Sep 6, 2026
Updated here
Sep 7, 2026
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