PAS accuses Malaysiakini of taking Hadi’s remarks out of context, rejects racial narrative

PAS has accused Malaysiakini of publishing a misleading report on its president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang’s remarks, claiming they were taken out of context. — Picture via Facebook/Abdul Hadi Awang

First Published: Friday, 13 Nov 2026 5:17 PM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — PAS has accused Malaysiakini of publishing a misleading report on its president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang’s remarks, claiming they were taken out of context.

In a statement posted on Hadi’s Facebook page today, the PAS president’s office expressed regret over the report titled “Sejahat-jahat orang Islam tak sezalim bukan Islam” (Even the worst Muslim is not as cruel as a non-Muslim), saying it misrepresented the context of Hadi’s speech.

It said Hadi had been explaining that Islamic politics was guided by considerations of sin and reward, which, in turn, would lead to just governance and guarantee the rights of non-Muslims.

“We regret the media narrative, which could cause misunderstandings among the public, and reject any attempt to stir up racial sentiments ahead of polling day for the Melaka state election,” the statement said.