KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 9 -- PAS has ruled out joining the Perlis government, saying it will reject any invitation to take up positions in the state administration amid what it describes as an attempt to bring down the government.

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang said the decision was final, even if overtures were made.

"We have decided not to accept any positions even if we are invited because of the attempt to bring down the state government," he told a press conference in Marang today, according to The Star.

Hadi said PAS's stance on not joining the Perlis state administration had been clearly stated and decided by the party's top leadership.

"PAS considers it a betrayal to bring down the government led by former Perlis menteri besar Mohd...