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Young Turks battle for reforms in Pas
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Abdul Razak Ahmad
New Straits Times
02-13-2005
Young Turks battle for reforms in Pas
Byline: Abdul Razak Ahmad
Edition: New Sunday Times; 2*
Section: Opinion
Several young leaders in Pas have been very vocal about the need for the party to change in order to stay relevant. ABDUL RAZAK AHMAD examines why the call for change is being made, how strong the voices are, and where it is heading.
ASK Mujahid Yusuf what he wants from Pas, and the reply comes without hesitation.
"The world has changed, the country's political scenario has changed, and Umno has changed, so Pas too needs to change in order ...
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