PKR Demands Hadi Retract and Apologise Over Remarks on Non-Muslims

PKR has condemned PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang for using religion to fuel division during the Melaka election campaign, urging him to retract his remarks and apologise publicly.

PKR deputy secretary-general G. Sivamalar called his comments about non-Muslims outrageous and inappropriate. “I demand that Abdul Hadi retract his statement and issue a public apology,” she said.

PKR: Harmony Should Not Be Sacrificed for Electoral Seats

She was referring to a remark that a news portal attributed to Hadi, that even “the most wicked Muslims governing the country were not as oppressive as non-Muslims.” Hadi’s political secretary, Syahir Sulaiman, later told the portal that the PAS president was referring to events in the history of Islamic governance.

Sivamalar said political interests and electoral seats should not come before the need to safeguard harmony among Malaysians. “Malaysia needs leaders who can unite the people, not those who turn religious differences into political weapons,” she said.

According to the Election Commission, 687,697 registered voters are eligible to vote on Saturday (14 November). In the 16th Melaka election, 79 candidates, including three independents, are contesting the 28 state seats.