KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 -- A state PAS leader advised its members to take the high road and not mind the barbed remarks against the party by certain politicians from its Umno ally.

Negri Sembilan PASinformation chief Badzli Bakar said members should not feel slighted but instead act mature and focus on their party's agenda to strengthen Malaysian Muslim unity, Sinar Harian reported today.

"Certainly there are those who will take it to heart when PAS is mocked in Umno's assembly. But for me, it is more of a personal view of the individual leaders than an actual party stance.

"We will follow the footsteps of PAS' central leadership, regardless of challenges. There is a need to remain firm and patient as our focus now is to strengthen Muaf...