Police recorded a statement from PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang in Kuala Lumpur last week related to an article he wrote, following multiple complaints by DAP supporters who found the article offensive or potentially inciting public disorder [1, 2, 3]. The exact article was not disclosed but is believed to be from Hadi’s "Minda Presiden PAS" column [1, 2, 3].
Mohd Syahir Sulaiman, Hadi’s political secretary and PAS assistant secretary-general, confirmed that Hadi gave full cooperation during the police investigation. He said, "Several reports were made by DAP supporters against one of Hadi’s articles. He (Hadi) gave his statement in Kuala Lumpur last week. He also gave his full cooperation to assist the police investigation. He is also prepared to answer in court if there are grounds to charge him" [3].
Hadi has publicly criticized DAP leaders, accusing them of trying to secularize Malaysia’s federal constitution by referencing Islamic teachings and citing statements from DAP leadership [2]. He defended PAS’s previous cooperation with DAP under the Pakatan Rakyat coalition by noting that partnerships required DAP to respect PAS policies and not oppose them publicly [2].
The police questioning of the PAS president comes as Malaysia approaches state elections in Negeri Sembilan and eyes the broader possibility of a general election in the near future [3]. Authorities have not announced any decision on whether Hadi will face charges based on the investigation.
The case remains active, with the police investigation ongoing as political tensions rise ahead of the upcoming polls.
