Political and security situation / Political parties

Malaysia: 1. Can you provide updated material about PAS? 2. Who is the current leader of PAS? 3. What are the main policies of the party? 4. How do the main policies of PAS differ from those of the present ruling government? 5. How many party members are there? 6. How do you join PAS? 7. How many seats did the party win in the 2004 elections? 8. Europa states that in July 2002 PAS controlled the government of Terengganu. Do they still control the government of Terengganu? 9. How many seats do they hold in Terengganu? 10. Is there any evidence to suggest that the present government adversely treats PAS members? 11. The US State Report 2004 states that the Constitution prohibits discrimination against citizens based on race, descent or place of birth. Is there any information to suggest that people of Pakistani origin suffer discrimination in Malaysia? 12. How far is Jerteh, Terengganu from Kuala Lumpur? 13. How far is Kuala Lumpur from Kudat, Sabah? 9 November 2005 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses