Abdul Hadi Awang

Umno’s Rumah Bangsa and the quest for ‘Malay Unity’ in Malaysian politics

Umno's Rumah Bangsa initiative involves the return of people like Khairy Jamaluddin (second from right), seen here at party's general assembly in January, along with current Youth chief Akmal Saleh (right).

Who will lead Malaysia’s opposition bloc? Impasse continues as PAS and Bersatu can’t seem to agree

Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin (left) speaking as PAS president Hadi Awang (right) looks on following Malaysia's general election in November 2022. PN is now at a leadership impasse.

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Malaysia’s Perikatan Nasional rudderless as search for opposition’s new chief deadlocked

PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (left) and vice-president Samsuri Mokhtar, have had their names bandied about as possible candidates to take over as PN chief.

Islamist PAS set to lead Malaysia’s opposition PN; Hadi Awang says decision on new chairman soon

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang said discussions on the coalition leadership and choice of chairman would be held soon, possibly next week.

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Calling the shots or jumping the gun? PAS wraps up congress with pushback against ally Bersatu

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang with Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin after the results for Malaysia's 15th general election (GE15) at the Glenmarie Golf And Country Club in Kuala Lumpur on 19 Nov 2022.

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Can PAS really change? Malaysia’s Islamist party courts minorities with language

Parti Islam SeMalaysia’s non-Muslim members at their annual convention on Sept 13.

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If it ain’t broke, why fix it: Top PAS leaders set to retain posts at Islamist party’s congress

PAS president Hadi Awang about to deliver a lecture in his hometown of Marang on July 4, 2025 just weeks after being hospitalised. He has said that he wants to serve until he dies.

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Battle for Islamic leadership hots up between PAS and Malaysia’s royals

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang arrives as results stream in for Malaysia's 15th general election (GE15) at the Glenmarie Golf And Country Club in Kuala Lumpur on 19 Nov 2022.

‘Let’s move on’: Malaysia’s King calls for political stability at the end of five-year reign

Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah was appointed the 16th Malaysian king on Jan 31, 2019.

Malaysia’s PAS has tough task wooing non-Muslim voters, analysts say

Non-Muslims are concerned that their rights may be eroded should the Islamist party come to power.

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