KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 12 -- For PAS, winning the 16th general election (GE16) takes precedence over naming a candidate for Malaysia's 11th prime minister, according to its Dewan Ulamak chief, Datuk Ahmad Yahaya.

Speaking at the PAS Youth Muktamar in Kota Sarang Semut, Kedah last night, Berita Harian reported Ahmad as saying that the party's priority was strengthening its election machinery to defeat the unity government.

"For PAS it's simple - the main focus is winning the election. We must ensure our election machinery is strong, our groundwork is solid, and that we first topple the Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional government.

"After that, the right person will be determined. More so since the appointment of the prime minister must rece...