KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 -- PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang's claims about Islam's position in Malaysia that drew direct reprimand from the Sultan of Selangor is not representative of the Islamist party's views, its information chief said.

Local daily Sinar Harian reported PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari as saying, "Tuan Guru's (Abdul Hadi) statement is personal in nature."

Ahmad Fadhli was also quoted telling Sinar Harian that the media should seek a response from Hadi or the PAS president's office on the matter.

"I consider that statement (issued by Abdul Hadi) as not reflecting PAS's views as a whole.

"So, PAS cannot give any further comments," he was quoted saying.

Sinar Harian also reported Selangor PAS youth chief...