Kuala Lampur, March 19 -- I feel compelled to respond to PAS President Abdul Hadi Awang's recent statement rejecting the idea of limiting the Prime Minister's tenure, claiming it contradicts divine will. Such a statement is not only misleading but also dangerous to the democratic foundations of our nation.

As a Muslim woman in Parliament, I firmly believe that leadership in Islam is not about clinging to power indefinitely but about trust, responsibility, and transparency to the people. Setting term limits is not an attack on Islam - it is a safeguard against the abuse of power and ensures dynamic, progressive governance.

Islamic governance is built on justice and accountability. Power is not meant to be hoarded indefinitely, let alone ...