No greater gift than Anwar quitting, PAS mocks upcoming tribute

PAS leaders took a scathing jab at Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim following his teaser on social media that Malaysians would soon receive an “extraordinary tribute”.

In a brief Facebook post, PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari mocked the announcement, saying: “Since yesterday, it has been reported that a major announcement - a gift for the people - will be declared.”

“There is no bigger or more valuable announcement at this moment than the announcement that PMX (Anwar) resigns,” Fadhli (above) added, punctuating his remark with the hashtag “#TurunAnwar”.

PAS vice-president Idris Ahmad also warned Malaysians not to be deceived by sweet promises ahead of elections, citing the wisdom of the late PAS spiritual leader Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat.

“The late Tuan Guru Nik Abdul Aziz advised: ‘If they give money, take it. If they give sugar, stir it. If they give clothes, wear them. But when voting, vote for the moon (PAS symbol)’,” he said.

Idris, who is also the Bagan Serai MP, noted that the people of Kelantan have long lived by this advice, which he credited for PAS’ decades-long hold of the state.

“I believe Malaysians will also heed Nik Aziz’s advice,” he added.

He went on to urge the public to join the “Himpunan Turun Anwar” rally on July 26 in Kuala Lumpur, calling it a platform to express dissatisfaction with the current government.

In addition to Anwar’s teaser post, several ministries and government agencies shared cryptic graphics late last night, all bearing the catchphrase “Bersama Malaysiaku” (With My Malaysia), further fuelling speculation about the nature of the upcoming tribute.

What form this “gift” may take remains unclear, but it comes on the heels of a difficult month for the Anwar administration.

PKR division condemns rally

Meanwhile, in response to the planned rally, the Putrajaya PKR division has lodged a police report condemning the event.

“Putrajaya PKR views the organisation of such a rally with grave concern, as we see it as an attempt to incite the public, sow hatred against the government, and potentially disrupt public order as well as harm the practice of parliamentary democracy, which is the backbone of national stability,” said division deputy chief Sharif Jeev Abdullah.

He stressed that any rally that is “provocative, seditious, or aimed at pressuring the government through street demonstrations is inappropriate, irresponsible, and poses a threat to national security and the supremacy of the Federal Constitution.”

Ironically, when PKR was in the opposition, its leaders - including Anwar - were often at the forefront of similar street protests against the ruling government.

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