Khairuddin Aman Razali says that PAS is prepared to lend its support to Dr Mahathir Mohamad if necessary, despite the prime minister stating that he did not need the party's backing.

"It's alright that Mahathir said he does not need PAS' support, but PAS will carry out its duty," the PAS central committee member told Malaysiakini when contacted today.

"If Mahathir needs support on issues relating to Islam and Malays, PAS will still support him...