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June 15, 2006

Malaysia: Islamic Party Changes Tune, but Keeps Stripes

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss: Malaysia: Minorities wary of Islamist overtures

The opposition Parti Islam se-Malaysia (PAS) is making promises of "justice and equality" to the country's non-Muslims in an appeal to broaden its electoral support base in anticipation of general elections next year.

Non-Muslims, including Chinese, Indians and other ethnic groups that make up 40% of Malaysia's 26 million people, though deeply desirous of political change, through their voting behaviour have historically been suspicious of the fundamentalist PAS' political agenda.

Yes, dear reader, in Malaysia, the Party of anti-semitic, gay-baiting creep Mahathir Mohammad is the moderate one.

[...]Prompted by its 2004 electoral drubbing, PAS strategists are beginning to reach out to non-Muslims. Changes on the anvil include the party's new willingness to accept minority Chinese and Indians as associate members, a stated readiness to field non-Muslims as candidates in elections under the Islamic banner, and opening membership in the traditionally all-male Supreme Council to women.

The key word here is as associate members. The non-Muslims won't have the vote within the Party! Dhimmitude at its finest. But there is more.

Mahfuz Omar, a senior PAS leader, said non-Muslim fears of Islam are irrational and unjustified. "PAS is making a big sacrifice by opening its doors to non-Muslims," he said. "Over time, non-Muslims will realize that Islam is perfect for this life and the hereafter. What more would anybody want?"

How about individual liberty and equality under the law? The Islamist PAS has not changed one bit. This is the equivalent of one of Lenin's "tactical retreats."

Thanks to reader Friend from Texas for the tip.

Posted by Ruy Diaz at June 15, 2006 10:09 AM

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