PAS DISMISSES ANWAR'S TIES WITH WOLFOWITZ AS AN ELECTION ACCUSATION

Pas dismisses Anwar's ties with Wolfowitz as an "election accusation"

KUALA LUMPUR: Pas information chief Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has dismissed concerns over ties between opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Paul Wolfowitzan, saying the accusations are generated for the upcoming general election.

 

In a recent interview with the The Mole, Tuan Ibrahim said: “Anwar has been accused of many things about his foreign ties. He was accused of pro-Jews, US-agent and the latest as a Sulu agent.”

 

“For Pas, we view these accusations as election accusations as we understand that during this current political climate, all sort of allegations will emerge.”

 

He was responding to a question in relation to Anwar’s foreign ties especially his friendship with Wolfowitz, the former US deputy secretary of Defense as well other pro-Zionist groups.

 

Wolfowitz, a neo-conservative leader is best known for his role as the architect of the invasion of Iraq in 2003.

 

It was reported that Wolfowitz, who is also a former ambassador to Indonesia, was one of the first people to congratulate Anwar on his release from prison in September 2004.

 

In the same article by Bloomberg.com, Anwar reportedly pledged support on Wolfowitz’s appointment as the president of World Bank, saying: “He passionately believes in freedom and understands the issues of poverty, environment degradation, living conditions and health issues which (are) very much a World Bank agenda.”

 

Tuan Ibrahim also said the support by groups and any individuals linked to Anwar does not mean he advocated their agenda.

 

“In the first place if there are NGOs who support Anwar, I think it’s their right.”

 

“It does not mean the person they support  agree to their cause.”

 

Commenting on remarks made by Ismail Mina Ahmad who said Anwar’s foreign ties will result in Malaysia losing its sovereignty if Anwar becomes the Prime Minister.

 

Ismail reportedly said: "What is worrying is how far Anwar will promote this agenda to our society once he becomes the leader. Secondly, how can Malaysia call itself a sovereign state if its leader is controlled by the West?”

 

Tuan Ibrahim insisted it is illogical to construe Anwar of supporting Israel despite being pointed out that there were numerous publications linking Anwar with pro-Zionist groups including the RAND Corporation, NED (National Endowment for Democracy and KAS (Konrad Adenauer Stiftung/ Foundation).

 

Tuan Ibrahim acknowledged that there are a lot of NGOs which had been supporting the opposition coalition but he stressed it had nothing to do with the Zionist agenda.

 

“There are a lot of NGOs from various backgrounds and what they strived is for the change of government.”

 

“I don’t view them as wanting to promote any agenda apart from wanting to see better reforms in the country,” he added.

 

The Pahang Pas commissioner said Pas will stay committed with Pakatan Rakyat led by Anwar but the party will remain steadfast to reject any Zionist agenda in the country.

 

Tuan Ibrahim said Pas has been consistent in its stand against Israel and it will not change its stance even if Pakatan wins in the next general election.

 

“Pas will continue to work with Pakatan to win the general election. That is our aim at the time being.”

 

“We have never pledged support to Israel or any agenda by the Zionist regime and we will remain so,” he added.

Source: MOLE