Hadi: Muslim leaders in govt unable to control non-Muslim colleagues

PAS MUKTAMAR | PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang criticised Muslim leaders in the government, accusing them of not being able to rein in their non-Muslim counterparts.

This, he alleged, resulted in non-Muslim government leaders “going overboard”.

“It shows how ineffective the Muslim leaders in the government are.

“They can’t even handle their non-Muslim colleagues, resulting in the latter ‘going overboard’. This is a weak approach,” he told delegates during the PAS Youth wing muktamar in Termerloh, Pahang today.

Hadi (above) added that the incompetency of Muslim leaders in the government is affecting the religion.

“That is why we see upsetting issues (cropping up). Non-Muslims are getting bolder in attacking and speaking out about Islamic issues.

“The latest is about apostasy and halal and haram,” the Marang MP alleged, alluding to the proposal to mandate halal certification on eateries not serving pork and alcohol.

Recently, DAP MP Teresa Kok came under police investigation following her remarks over the proposal to mandate halal certification on restaurants and food companies that do not serve pork and alcohol, adding it would burden businesses and could make Malaysia an object of ridicule abroad.

Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh retaliated by berating the Seputeh MP, calling her an “old Nyonya” who should not have interfered in Islamic affairs and said he would ask the government to prepare a “non-halal logo” to stick on her forehead.

After being quizzed by the police on Sept 10, Kok issued Akmal a letter of demand yesterday seeking RM25 million in damages, to which the Umno leader replied: “Ok, Nyonya. We meet in court. No fear, no surrender.”

Halal matters nothing to do with non-Muslims

On that note, Hadi reminded the public that issues pertaining to halal practices are important to Muslims and have nothing to do with non-Muslims.

“Muslims have the right to determine what is permissible and not.

“This is important in terms of safeguarding Muslims’ souls, their faith, and their relationship with Allah,” he stressed.

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