Key facts
- Parti Islam Se-Malaysia is Malaysia's largest opposition party, according to Nikkei Asia.
- PAS governs four of Malaysia's 13 states, Nikkei Asia reported.
- The party's proposal is part of a push to decentralize decision-making ahead of the general election.
Malaysia's largest opposition party, Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS), is calling for greater power for state governments over economic development, Nikkei Asia reported on November 5, 2026. The party frames the proposal as part of a push to decentralize decision-making ahead of the general election.
PAS governs four of Malaysia's 13 states, according to Nikkei Asia. The report did not specify which states or the details of the proposed economic model.