PAS moral squad to go undercover in red-light areas

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PETALING JAYA: PAS Youth members will discard their turbans and robes for casual attire when they enter “sleazy joints” to advise Muslim and non-Muslim youths who patronise such places.

Youth chief Nasrudin Hassan Tantawi said they were embarking on an aggressive anti-free sex campaign to save the “lost souls” and were prepared to go to such places and red-light areas to reach out to youths living in a world of sin.

“We will advise the Muslims on the premise of religion and moral conduct,” he said.

He added that the non-Muslims would be advised on the premise of morality, culture and Eastern values.

Nasrudin said moral squads would be mobilised in every state to carry out the anti-adultery and anti-vice campaigns.

He said the squad members would not wear turbans and robes when visiting sleazy sites as they did not want to scare the target groups.

“It would definitely defeat the purpose if we give them the impression that we are part of the anti-vice raiding team.

“We want to meet the target group in person and advise them on the importance of embracing good moral values for the sake of their future, family and the country,” he said.

Nasrudin said the movement would give feedback to the relevant authorities, such as the Informa-tion, Communication and Culture Ministry, that dealt with social climates.

“Our aim is to save the younger generation from unhealthy influences and cultures,” he said.

Nasrudin was speaking to reporters after meeting with International Islamic University lecturer Dr Abdul Aziz Bari, who recently wrote controversial articles about the party in a Malay tabloid.

Dr Abdul Aziz was invited to brief the Youth management committee on issues raised in the articles.

“We agree with some of the points, but we also do not agree with certain points raised by the lecturer.

“But we respect his views,” said Nasrudin, who declined to elaborate on the differences.-The Star Online