PAS is not an extremist party akin to the Taliban, or 'village' party, according to its vice-president Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar.
On the contrary, the Islamist party understands the structure of the society that encompasses multiple races and religions, he said.
"There is a notion that PAS is an extremist party and has a prejudice against it, by likening it to other Islamic parties in the world. This is false.
"In Malaysia, we understand the structure of multiple ethnicities and religions, and PAS is a relevant party that can be accepted by all races in the country," the Terengganu menteri besar said on Facebook today.
Samsuri added that PAS now has the potential to become a modern Islamist party.
"We realise that to make our country the best, we all have to work together as Malaysians.
"Likening PAS to Taliban is a mistake. PAS is no longer a 'village' party, and it is now more than a party.
"We have come this far and will keep marching forward," wrote the Kemaman MP.
He stressed that PAS may not be a "perfect party", but with the backing of supporters from all walks of life, the party will remain relevant.
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