PUTRAJAYA, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The fickleness of Kelantan Menteri Besar and PAS spiritual adviser Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat in making decisions is proof that the party leadership is weak, says Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

He observed that Nik Aziz was selective in making decisions, especially when it involved his personal interests, and was not firm, inconsistent and sometimes even contradictory on many matters.

"One example, was the sponsored package for him to perform his pilgrimage in Mecca. First, he said it was OK and later not OK. Then he said if someone wished to sponsor his Haj trip next year, he might go. So, we want to know what's his doctrine.

"It is clear that the PAS leadership is inconsistent, vague and not transparent at all. To me, it shows a level of weakness in the PAS leadership," he told reporters after chairing the 7th meeting of the National Mineral Council, here, today.

He was asked to comment on Nik Aziz ordering his son-in-law Abdul Ariffahmi Ab. Rahman to resign from his post of chief executive officer of the Kelantan Menteri Besar Incorporated yesterday.

"When there's inconsistency, many things can happen and it can also give rise to suspicion," Muhyiddin said.

He said sometimes not only the public would be confused with Nik aziz's stance, but also the PAS leaders and members themselves.

"He's been there for a long time; his direction is not very clear anymore."

Muhyiddin also said that Nik Aziz instructing Abdul Ariffahmi to resign from his CEO post in the Kelantan government's investment arm finally came after his decision to appoint his own son-in-law to the post was questioned by many quarters.

"Nik Aziz had defended his decision, saying the appointment was all above board, but now he has gone against his own decision by asking his son-in-law to resign from his post.

"He (Nik Aziz) became inconsistent when it involved his personal interest," he said.

Asked whether PAS was seen as having two "ship captains," Muhyiddin said, "I think there are two, three or perhaps even four, as they have conflicting stance on many matters."