KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 22 -- PAS is on track to assume the Opposition Leader's post from its Perikatan Nasional (PN) partner Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, following internal discussions triggered by the sacking of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, the New Straits Times reported.

Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, PN's deputy secretary-general, confirmed today that deliberations were ongoing but stressed that no final decision had been made on which PAS MP would take the role.

"All parties need more time to consider the matter and consult other stakeholders," he told reporters following an extraordinary PN supreme council meeting at PAS' headquarters here.

The development follows a turbulent week for Bersatu, which expelled Hamzah - the MP for Larut...