PAS warns of disciplinary action over insensitive remarks


PETALING JAYA: PAS says it will not hesitate to take disciplinary action against any of its members who engage in insensitive behaviour that undermines national unity and fosters disharmony.

PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said a controversial Facebook post by a division chief regarding newly promoted lieutenant-general Johnny Lim was completely against the party’s stance.

Lim’s promotion made him the first senior Malaysian Chinese officer to attain the three-star rank, and Takiyuddin stressed that the appointment was a historic event that should be celebrated by all Malaysians.

“Diversity and differences in background should never be used as a reason or justification to treat any member of society unfairly,” he said in a statement tonight.

“Nor should they be used as grounds to deny progress, opportunities, achievements, abilities, or the legitimate aspirations of any individual or group.

“Racism or racial attitudes in any form or colour have no place in PAS and are incompatible with the nation’s broader cultural values and national aspirations.”

Yesterday, Sungai Buloh PAS chief Zaharudin Muhammad speculated in a Facebook post about Malaysia having its first Chinese prime minister in the next 30 to 40 years.

The post included a screenshot of a news report on Lim’s promotion to lieutenant-general, with a caption stating that the image was merely for decorative purposes.

Zaharudin has since said the image of Lim had no connection to the “satirical message” in his posting, which drew a public backlash. The post has since been deleted.

Takiyuddin said the post was in complete contradiction to official policies, resolutions and vision of PAS, as outlined in its constitution, resolutions of its annual general meetings, party meetings or official statements.

He said PAS remains committed to upholding the principles and realities of Malaysia’s ethnic and religious diversity, which is a “unique and valuable” feature of Malaysian society that must be “nurtured carefully”.

Takiyuddin said PAS clearly demonstrated this when it agreed to amend the party’s constitution to allow non-Muslims to become members of the Islamic party.

“The talent, achievements, progress and success of any Malaysian in any field should be a cause for collective celebration, not the opposite.

“PAS extends its congratulations to lieutenant-general Lim,” he said.

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/...nsitive-remarks

 

Old man was rejected in Langkawi, the only way he's going to win again is to align himself with the ultras. He's too old anyway but he still has aces up his sleeves. Remember many towkays (and gomen officials) are behind him. Although madani is hitting quite a few of them, many are behind UMNO-MCA and even Bersatu. The towkays also love the ultras of any race. They'll even support PIS if it benefits them.

The Cina/Bharat ultras are throwing tantrum because they thought Anwar/Madani is going to be uber-liberal which is practically suicide for any malay politician/political party in M'sia. They're overreaching with their expectations of DAP and PKR when these parties couldn't even win a simple majority in Malaya. They are totally rejected in Borneo (so much for reformasi/muhibbah).

I've long said this and I'm going to repeat it, the choice is either moderate Islam or more extreme Islam in M'sia going forward. Many of the liberal malays are hypocrites. The few who are not are ostracised. Can DAP/liberals win in a malay majority seat when they couldn't even make leeway amongst the natives in S&S?

Remember Trump and not going out to vote? Let's see when PIS come to power next GE if the non ultras dare go guling-guling on the streets then. Who knows, may be PIS will bring a lot of development to M'sia ala Gulf Arabs? :lol2:

Let them cut their nose to spite their face. It's not going to hurt us (moderate muslim) that much given our way of life.

A PAS figure has courted backlash over his social media post, appearing to take issue with the appointment of Malaysia’s first Chinese lieutenant general.

Taking to Facebook yesterday, Sungai Buloh PAS division chief Zaharuddin Muhammad penned a brief news report from the future to supposedly illustrate his stance against the milestone.

https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/747138

maybe PAS want to contribute moooore to DAP new HQ