Finally, Zaid Ibrahim is confident in the credibility of PAS
S Thayaparan is a prominent columnist for Malaysiakini . Known for his sharp and unapologetic commentary, his articles focus heavily on Malaysian politics, institutional accountability, race and religion, and the policies of the Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim administration Thayaparan is a friend and a good writer. His lengthy piece in Malaysiakini is brilliant. He asks how I can carry water for PAS? He quoted many things I had said about Pas many years ago that were critical of theocratic or ulamaks' leadership. All of them are correct. For many years, I believed Pas would not be suitable to govern the country because they were talking of the traditional concept of an Islamic state. PAS would not have been suitable for the Malays, either, if they had pursued that model. Today, PAS idea of an Islamic state has evolved; one that addresses inequality, wealth redistribution, and unjust laws. References to Hadi Awang's recent speeches would point to that trajectory. PAS is no longer t...