State polls: Majority of Pas candidates not from religious background

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Pas vice-president Datuk Mohd Amar Abdullah

KOTA BHARU - Pas reveals that the majority of its candidates who will be contesting in the upcoming elections in six states are not those from religious background as usual.

Its vice-president Datuk Mohd Amar Abdullah said previously, many assumed that the candidates being fielded were religious preachers (ustaz).

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"However, we are constantly adding in those who are not from the religious field to improve the administration.

"The same applies for new candidates, many are professionals," he said in a press conference after the Exco Meeting in Kota Darulnaim, today.

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He said in the state polls this time, Pas will balance the involvement of professionals and religious groups to form a more stable future in the administration.