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He claimed it was important for fence-sitters to understand that PAS is a political chameleon that changes its colour or modifies its policies to seek popular support but has never consistently implemented its own recommendations.

He was responding to the latest PAS-led state government proposal to set up an Islamic satellite town in Pasir Tumboh, 10km from here, where there would be strict adherence to religious socio-economic guidelines.

Among them are strict enforcement of dress codes where Muslim women must wear the stipulated head covering, non-Muslims must don "decent attire" and all food outlets in the town must be certified halal.

"The real character of PAS is often evident during a general election," Chia said after witnessing the formation of Gerakan's the party’s 103rd Kelantan branch in Kelantan at a restaurant here.

Present were party vice-chairman Datuk Dr Teng Hock Nan, state Gerakan head Datuk Ng Chiang Chin and state Youth head K.W. Ong.

In a multi-racial set up, it was important that all ethnic groups feel comfortable to participate in any socio-economic activity in their home towns but PAS seemed to only accord exclusive rights to their own followers without being sensitive to the feelings of other groups, Chia said.