Hadi parries criticism from 4 ‘uneducated’ Malay DAP leaders
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang has publicly criticized four Malay DAP leaders, labeling them 'uneducated' for accusing him of exploiting Islam for political gain. The dispute stems from Hadi's claims that DAP intends to steer the constitution toward secularism, a move he argues is contrary to Islamic principles.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing ideological and political friction between Malaysia's conservative Islamic party and the secular-leaning DAP, reflecting deeper tensions in the country's political landscape.
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang said the Pakatan Rakyat pact fell apart after DAP opposed the PAS-led Kelantan government's policies.
PETALING JAYA: PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang has labelled four Malay DAP leaders as "uneducated", after they accused him of exploiting Islam for political gain.
Hadi said a recent statement he issued on social media, where he claimed DAP wants to steer the constitution back towards secular rule, was firmly grounded in Islamic scripture, the Federal Constitution, and past statements from DAP leaders.
"The four Malay DAP leaders who accused me of exploiting Islam for political gain through my writings are uneducated.
"They are not learned persons," Berita Harian quoted him as saying.
In a Facebook post two days ago, Hadi accused DAP of working to steer the constitution back towards secular rule and glorifying the Communist Party of Malaya's struggle.
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