Wednesday September 12, 2007
PAS launches new campaign to woo non-Muslims KUALA LUMPUR: PAS will make another attempt to woo non-Muslims by launching its PAS For All campaign. Party deputy president Datuk Nasharuddin Mat Isa said the party was not only for Malays or Muslims but cuts across communal and religious lines. "The Quran teaches us to respect each other's religious beliefs. So if it is the welfare of the Chinese that needs to be championed, we will be there. If it's Indians who need help, we will come forward. And it is the same with the Malays," he said yesterday. The launch at the PAS office in Jalan Raja Laut started with the Malay kompang, Chinese lion dance, followed by the Indian miruthengam instrument. Later at the press conference, Nasharuddin was asked about the fears of non-Muslims about PAS' push for an Islamic state. "We are explaining substance rather than debating on the form. Substance is about justice, good governance, free and fair treatment of all citizens," he said. He believed "the mood is there" for a change, adding that the party had been doing a lot to woo non-Muslim votes. The party has also set up PAS Chinese clubs and PAS Indian clubs to help spread the message. http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/9/12/nation/18857861&sec=nation [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Alternatif-Net : A Discussion Forum Focusing on Issues Related to Justice Forum Perbincangan Maya Yang Fokus Kepada Isu Keadilan Disclaimer: Messages sent do not represent the stand of the Barisan Alternatif (BA) unless otherwise stated Complaint : Send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Sub : Send blank e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsub : Send blank e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/alternatif-net/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/alternatif-net/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
