Learn from losses in Kedah, but don’t lose hope

PAS President Tuan Guru Abdul Hadi Awang today calls on the party to learn of its bitter loss of Kedah during the 13th General Election.

“Our defeat leading to the loss of Kedah state, must be learned, but it should never dampen our spirit to the extent of losing the real meaning of struggle. We are still the people’s choice in the Sungai Limau by-election,” said Hadi during his opening speech at PAS’ 59th Muktamar at Stadium Melawati, Shah Alam this morning.

Hadi also called on the party to reflect on their weaknesses instead “of making the enemy as the reason for their losses.”

In the GE13, PAS and Pakatan Rakyat were not in same level playing field with BN, added Hadi.

Despite the lopsided media coverage, massive election bribery, power abuses in utilising government machineries to campaign by BN, Hadi said PR should be proud of its achievement in reducing BN to be just a minority government in terms popular votes.

Hadi’s speech themed “Blessing to All” started with the explanation of how Islam is the ultimate answer and is a blessing of creation for mankind, and urged PAS members to continue to spread the message of Islam.

“To bring this ‘Blessing to All’, PAS will continue to be an active partner in PR. Remember we are not just passenger, our friends are not too, but all component parties are the co-drivers to strengthen the political understanding to a more advance level and carry this heavy responsibility,” he stressed.

PAS’ 59th Muktamar officially started today. Its three wings, namely the Youth, Women and Ulama wing had concluded their meetings yesterday. -HD