Pas promotes extreme ideology by supporting Mastura, says Amanah

KLANG: Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) has criticised Pas for allegedly promoting extremist ideology by normalising slander within its political culture.

According to a Malay daily, Pas spiritual leader Datuk Hashim Jasin lauded the RM830,000 collected for Kepala Batas member of Parliament Dr Siti Mastura Muhammad's defamation lawsuit, thereby avoiding a by-election if the lawmaker is declared bankrupt.

"Now, it is increasingly evident that Pas is an extremist party that issues misguided fatwas.

"As time passes, their true colours are becoming clearer," said Amanah communications director Khalid Abdul Samad at the Amanah National Convention 2024 at KSL Esplanade Hotel today.

"When Pas leaders are criticised for propagating a culture of slander, they retaliate by issuing a fatwa that secularism is a greater sin than slander. This essentially belittles the wrongdoing of slander," he added.

Khalid accused Pas of practising secular politics despite their claims to reject it.

"When you slander, it shows you do not fear sin. When there is no fear of sin in your politics, it means you are practising secular politics, willing to do anything to achieve victory," he said.

Khalid further argued that Pas's actions demonstrate a political culture that legitimises all practices to gain influence and support.

He also expressed confidence that the Malay community would increasingly reject Pas, turning instead to Amanah for faith-guided governance.

"For Malays who want religion-based politics guided by faith, Amanah is the best choice.

"I am confident that before GE16, support for Amanah will grow stronger because Pas' misguided stance and exploitation of religion for political gain are becoming more evident," Khalid added.

On Thursday (Jan 23), Mastura, who lost a defamation suit filed by DAP veterans Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang, his son Lim Guan Eng, and Seputeh MP Teresa Kok, paid RM830,034.75 to their law firm.

The sum remains in the firm's account pending appeal in the Court of Appeal.