Summary
- Malaysia’s opposition Islamist party PAS has amended its constitution to admit non-Muslims as associate members.
- Associate members must be non-Muslim, over 18 years old, Malaysian, and obedient to the party.
- Non-Muslims can now vote, choose top brass in elections, and contest in Malaysia’s elections but not for top committee positions.
- The move is seen as symbolic unless there are substantive changes towards engagement and respect for those of other faiths.