President of the Malaysian Islamic Party

Highest position politician within the Malaysian Islamic Party

This article is about the highest position within the Malaysian Islamic Party. For the political party itself, see Malaysian Islamic Party.

President of the Malaysian Islamic Party

Presiden Parti Islam Se-Malaysia
ڤريسيدن ڤرتي اسلام س-مليسيا

Incumbent
Abdul Hadi Awang

since 23 July 2002

Style| Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Dato' Seri Al-Fadhil Al-Ustaz Abuya Tuan Guru Haji Presiden
Type| Political party office
Status| Political party leader
Member of| Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS)
Malaysian Islamic Party's Central Working Committee[note 1]
Malaysian Islamic Party's Central Scholar's Council[note 2]
Residence| Pejabat Agung PAS, No. 318-A, Jalan Raja Laut, 50350 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Nominator| Malaysian Islamic Party's Central Working Committee[note 1]
Appointer| Malaysian Islamic Party's Central Scholar's Council[note 2]
Term length| Two years, renewable
(No term limit)
Formation| 24 November 1951; 73 years ago (1951-11-24)
First holder| Ahmad Fuad Hassan [ms]
(As Yang Dipertua PAS,
24 November 1951)
Unofficial names| Supreme Leader of the PAS
Deputy| Hassan Shukri
(2003–2005)
Nasharudin Mat Isa
(2005–2011)
Mohamad Sabu
(2011–2015)
Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man
(2015–present)
Website| Official website

The President of the Malaysian Islamic Party (Malay: Presiden Parti Islam Se-Malaysia; Jawi: ڤريسيدن ڤرتي اسلام س-مليسيا), or simply as the President of the PAS (Malay: Presiden PAS; Jawi: ڤريسيدن ڤاس), unofficially known as the Supreme Leader of the Malaysian Islamic Party (Malay: Pemimpin Agung Parti Islam Se-Malaysia; Jawi: ڤميمڤين اڬوڠ ڤرتي اسلام س-مليسيا), is the highest position of the second current largest party in Malaysia. Since 23 July 2002, the office has been held by Abdul Hadi Awang.[1][2][3]

The President of the Malaysian Islamic Party is supported by a deputy president, who has been Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man since 4 June 2015,.[4] Furthermore, the president is supported by three vice-presidents, currently holding by Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar (since 21 June 2019), Mohd Amar Abdullah (since 4 June 2015) and Idris Ahmad (since 4 June 2015).[5][6]

## History

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The position of PAS chief executive was initially known as "Yang Dipertua PAS" since the establishment of PAS in 24 November 1951, but due to the growth of PAS branches starting in 1952, where the PAS's Head of the Branch[note 3] (now Head of the area[note 4]) was also known as "Yang Dipertua PAS", the second PAS Annual General Assembly Meeting on 26 to 27 August 1953 decided that this position would be known as "Yang Dipertua Agung PAS."

In 1971, then PAS Deputy President, Hassan Adli Mohd Arshad [ms] once proposed that the position of the chief executive of the PAS be changed to "Ketua Pimpinan PAS," but was rejected by the PAS Constitutional Amendment Committee on 1071, which resulted in the original name continuing to be used until 1987. The PAS Constitutional Amendment on 1987 changed the position of "Yang Dipertua PAS" to "Yang Dipertua PAS Pusat," before it became known as the President of the PAS starting in 1993.

## Powers and duties

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The President of the Malaysian Islamic Party serves as the leader and primary representative of PAS, overseeing all strategic, political, and organizational matters. The president plays a central role in shaping and determining the party's political policies, particularly those related to Islamic governance, social justice and the promotion of Islamic values in Malaysian society. They are responsible for setting the party's stance on national issues and ensuring alignment with PAS's core principles. The president also leads Central PAS Working Committee,[note 1] Central PAS Ulama's Assembly,[note 5] Central PAS Scholar's Council,[note 2] Central PAS Youth's Assembly,[note 6] Central PAS Muslimah's Assembly[note 7] and Central PAS Supporters Association's Assembly.[note 8][note 9] The president also serves as the chairman of the Central PAS Finance Committee.

The president directly leads the highest party's executive body, including the Central Working Committee and manages internal governance processes. He ensure that party activities including elections, meetings and conventions are conducted according to party regulations and that members uphold PAS's values. The president also embodies PAS's values and principles, serving as a unifying figure for party members. The president has the authority to make critical decisions regarding party matters, including the selection of candidates for elections, the formation of alliances and other significant political strategies. They work in consultation with party leadership to make decisions that align with PAS's objectives.[7]

## Residence

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The President of the Malaysian Islamic Party resides at Pejabat Agung PAS, No. 318-A, Jalan Raja Laut, 50350 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

## List

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List of presidents of Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) since its inception.

#  | Image  | President  | Term start  | Term end  | Election results  | Note

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1  |  | Ahmad Fuad Hassan [ms] | 24 November 1951  | 26 September 1953  | N/A  |
2  |  | Abbas Alias [ms] | 1953  | 1956  | N/A  |
3  |  | Burhanuddin al-Helmy | 1956  | 25 October 1969  | N/A  | Died in office
4  |  | Asri Muda | 1969  | 1982  | N/A  |
5  |  | Yusof Rawa | 1982  | 1989  | N/A  |
6  |  | Fadzil Noor | 1989  | 23 June 2002  | N/A  | Died in office
7  |  | Abdul Hadi Awang | 23 July 2002  | Incumbent | 2003
2005
2007
2009
2011
2013
2015
2017
2019
2021
2023
2025 |

## Names of the position

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# | Name
(in Malay) | Since | Until

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1. | Yang Dipertua PAS | 1951 | 1953
2. | Yang Dipertua Agung PAS | 1953 | 1987
3. | Yang Dipertua PAS Pusat | 1987 | 1993
4. | Presiden PAS | 1993 | Present

## Related articles

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* Majlis Syura Ulamak PAS [ms]
* Dewan Ulamak PAS [ms]
* Dewan Pemuda PAS [ms]
* Dewan Muslimat PAS [ms]
* Dewan Himpunan Pendukung PAS [ms]

## See also

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* 2025 Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party leadership election
* Green Wave (Malaysia)
* President of the United Malays National Organisation

## Notes

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1. ^ a b c Malay: Jawatankuasa Kerja PAS Pusat
2. ^ a b c Malay: Majlis Syura Ulamak PAS Pusat
3. ^ Malay: Ketua Cawangan PAS
4. ^ Malay: Ketua Kawasan PAS
5. ^ Malay: Dewan Ulamak PAS Pusat
6. ^ Malay: Dewan Pemuda PAS Pusat
7. ^ Malay: Dewan Muslimat PAS Pusat
8. ^ Malay: Dewan Himpunan Pendukung PAS Pusat
9. ^ For non-muslims party's members

## References

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1. ^ Chai, James (2023-10-23). "2023/85 "Abdul Hadi Awang Enhances His Power as PAS President and Drives the Party to the Far-Right" by James Chai". Yusof Ishak Institute. 2023 (85). Retrieved 2024-02-10.
2. ^ "Abdul Hadi returns unopposed as PAS president". The Star. 2023-10-22. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
3. ^ "Abdul Hadi kekal Presiden Pas". Astro Awani. 2023-10-22. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
4. ^ "The end is near, Tuan Ibrahim jests of PAS position in opposition". Malaysia Kini. 2023-10-19. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
5. ^ "Hadi kekal presiden, 5 jawatan tertinggi PAS tak ditanding, kata Takiyuddin". Free Malaysia Today. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
6. ^ "No contest for top 5 posts in PAS polls". Malaysia Now. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
7. ^ "2023/85 "Abdul Hadi Awang Enhances His Power as PAS President and Drives the Party to the Far-Right" by James Chai". 23 October 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2025.

## External links

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* Official website