Don’t Turn Corruption Into a Political Weapon, Abdul Hadi Says

Corruption should not become a political weapon for destroying opponents, PAS President Abdul Hadi Awang said, arguing that it must instead be treated as wrongdoing that requires prevention.

Speaking at the 72nd PAS annual congress at the Pusat Tarbiah Islamiah Kelantan in Kota Bharu, Abdul Hadi criticized selective enforcement. He said action against political opponents, while misconduct within one’s own side is ignored, creates injustice involving those who receive, give or arrange bribes.

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Unfortunately, in Malaysia, corruption is often used as political capital to bring down opponents, rather than treated as wrongdoing that must be prevented.

He acknowledged that weaknesses in the management of public funds and government-linked companies exist and said such cases should be brought before the courts when enough evidence is available. They should not be tried through the media or political platforms, he said, especially not used as election campaign material to create negative perceptions, citing the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry as an example.

Abdul Hadi separately claimed that Islam and Muslims were in their most dangerous position under the Pakatan Harapan government, which he described as being dominated by non-Muslim groups and posing a threat to the objectives of Islamic law. He said Islamic jurisprudence, Islamic governance and the objectives of Islamic law required prioritizing the rejection of greater harm when facing grave danger and more serious consequences.

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When facing greater danger and more severe consequences, steps to reject that danger must be given priority.