Hassan Ali Has caused PAS to be unpopular

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Hassan Ali, the PAS exco member from PAS in Selangor has proved to be a liability not only to PAS but to the Pakataan Rakyat coalition.His earlier antic of trying to ban alcohol sale in Muslim majority area not only caused a furore among the non muslims but such drastic act coming just few months after being elected to form part of the govt of Selangor must have disappointed alot of PAS non malays supporters.

Many , especially the non malays thought that PAS would make a better alternative to the dominant UMNO malay party but with its latest antics people are now questioning the wisdom of allowing PAS gaining a more significant foothold in the political arena.If PAS leadership fails to restraint Hassan and the likes of him bellowing the implementation of Taliban like measures then PAS can be assured of the erosion of support from the non malays in the next General election.

Balance with the liability of Hassan Ali however are some good PAS members. Tok Guru , Nik Aziz , the spiritual leader of PAS has been a shining example of moderation.But what can few good men do when the majority of PAS members remain silent in the face of Hassan Ali's provacative stance.?PAS leadership must now find the courage to epouse a more gentle face of Islam in order not only to win the trust of the non malays but also to consolidate their malay support.