The document summarizes the history and development of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) in Malaysia. It discusses how PAS emerged from Islamic reformist movements in the early 1900s that were influenced by Middle Eastern scholars. PAS was officially formed in 1951 with the goal of establishing an Islamic political organization and state. It outlines PAS's objectives, leadership over the years, activities in education, and electoral performance. PAS has traditionally held power in the states of Kelantan and Terengganu and has sought at times to cooperate and at other times compete with UMNO, the dominant party in Malaysia's ruling coalition.