Don't stand in way of democracy, PAS tells DAP 
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Mar 18, 2015     
By Alyaa Azhar 

Kelantan Deputy Menteri Besar Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah has urged DAP to allow the democratic process to run its course in relation to the state government’s move to implement hudud laws in the state.

"DAP always talks about democracy, so give way for the democratic process to run. If you don't agree with it, it's okay, it's your right.

"Just don't stop us from choosing the democratic and constitutional way," he told reporters when met after the amendments to the Syariah Criminal Code II (1993) were tabled.

Amar said it is up to Parliament to decide whether the Bill is rejected or otherwise.

The Panchor assemblyperson had earlier claimed that there was "no problem" with DAP not supporting the state's plans, especially since Kelantan PAS had successfully tabled the amendments.

"We will continue our efforts to solve this tomorrow and to bring the Bill as a Private Member's Bill to Parliament.

"Whether PKR and DAP agree or otherwise, that's a different story. If they do not agree with it, it's their right.

"And we do not even question their disagreement. All we are asking for is to give way for the democratic process to run its course,” he added.

DAP's opposition to Kelantan PAS' plans to implement hudud laws has never been a secret.

In a strongly worded statement today, DAP national organising chairperson Anthony Loke (left) called Kelantan PAS "backstabbers".

He described the action by the party today as a "provocation" to break up Pakatan Rakyat.

‘Split would depend on both DAP and PKR’

Meanwhile, Amar said the “split” would depend on both DAP and PKR.

“If they decide to make the wise choise, we would not break up,” he said.

When asked to comment on PAS vice-president Husam Musa, who is also Salor assemblyperson, and sole PKR rep Roslan Puteh who were not in attendance today, Amar said there was no problem with it.

“We are voting tomorrow, so what’s the problem. It’s okay that they did not come today, voting is tomorrow so we’ll just wait for tomorrow,” he said simply.

Husam is known for his stand against hudud, while PKR has mostly remained mum on the issue although it had allowed Roslan to vote for hudud. 

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