PAS's Sharia Law Gamble: Power Play or Constitutional Conundrum? PAS's latest move to amend sharia law in Kelantan is being touted as a signal of its federal power ambitions.
Analysts argue that the party aims to demonstrate its commitment to Islamic values ahead of the next general election. However, this push also highlights tensions between state and federal authorities in Malaysia.
The 2024 apex court ruling that struck down several provisions in an earlier batch of sharia law amendments highlighted the difficulties of reconciling Islamic and secular laws in the country.