Name the culprit, Syerleena tells PAS MP in ‘ingrate’ controversy
Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid said elected representatives, including Siti Mastura Mohamad, must exercise extra caution as it was easy for comments to get distorted. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA: DAP’s Syerleena Abdul Rashid has called on a PAS MP to reveal the identity of the candidate whom the latter claimed had described non-Muslim voters as “ingrates”.
The Bukit Bendera MP also said elected representatives, including Siti Mastura Mohamad, must exercise extra caution as it was easy for comments to get distorted.
PETALING JAYA: DAP’s Syerleena Abdul Rashid has called on a PAS MP to reveal the identity of the candidate whom the latter claimed had described non-Muslim voters as “ingrates”.
The Bukit Bendera MP also said elected representatives, including Siti Mastura Mohamad, must exercise extra caution as it was easy for comments to get distorted.
Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Mohamad
“It would be in the nation’s best interest for her to name this young candidate,” she told FMT.
Syerleena went on to say that by not naming the individual, it was akin to condoning such behaviour and attitude.
“And they are also protecting those who can harm unity in this country.”
Yesterday, Siti Mastura denied claims that she had described non-Muslim voters as “ingrates” in a widely shared video, saying her remarks were taken out of context.
In the 21-second clip, the Kepala Batas MP was shown saying some non-Muslim voters were ingrates as they came to PAS for help but refused to vote for the Islamic party.
Clarifying the video, Siti Mastura said she was actually telling a story about a claim allegedly made by a “young candidate”.
Syerleena said it was important for Siti Mastura to call out the candidate for allegedly uttering such reprehensible remarks in view of the political history of the constituency.
Former prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who was a Kepala Batas MP, had previously championed the cause of Islam through an intellectual approach recognised globally, commonly known as Islam Hadhari, that encouraged Muslims to be “progressive, modern and moderate” in their behaviour.
“Let’s not taint this concept with overzealous bigotry, as this is not the future we want for our nation.
“Neither is this the type of narrative we want our children to hear. In this modern era of social media, everything you say will become a matter of public record and will be judged in the court of public opinion,” Syerleena said.
Syerleena went on to say that by not naming the individual, it was akin to condoning such behaviour and attitude.
“And they are also protecting those who can harm unity in this country.”
Yesterday, Siti Mastura denied claims that she had described non-Muslim voters as “ingrates” in a widely shared video, saying her remarks were taken out of context.
In the 21-second clip, the Kepala Batas MP was shown saying some non-Muslim voters were ingrates as they came to PAS for help but refused to vote for the Islamic party.
Clarifying the video, Siti Mastura said she was actually telling a story about a claim allegedly made by a “young candidate”.
Syerleena said it was important for Siti Mastura to call out the candidate for allegedly uttering such reprehensible remarks in view of the political history of the constituency.
Former prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who was a Kepala Batas MP, had previously championed the cause of Islam through an intellectual approach recognised globally, commonly known as Islam Hadhari, that encouraged Muslims to be “progressive, modern and moderate” in their behaviour.
“Let’s not taint this concept with overzealous bigotry, as this is not the future we want for our nation.
“Neither is this the type of narrative we want our children to hear. In this modern era of social media, everything you say will become a matter of public record and will be judged in the court of public opinion,” Syerleena said.
For this SH*T "out of context".."misinterpreted"...."minum Air Keroh Padan muka".excuses...NOT ONE CENT IS GOING TO HELP YOUR MUSLIM BROTHER HOOD EARTHQUAKE IN SYRIA, TURKEY AND ALL YOUR GOD FORSAKEN SUPREMACIST NATION DISASTER.......HECK NOT EVEN IN MALUSIAL SUPREMACIST DOMINATED STATE...... HELP YOUR OWN RACE FIRST...LET THEM USE THEIR JAKIM, SHARIAH, JAIS MAIS TABUNG HAJI FUND TO HELP YOUR OWN ILKS!!
ReplyDeleteKudos to Syerleerna for her dogged efforts.
ReplyDeleteNow that this PAS MP is in a tight corner, it would be interesting to know what her response is.
It was non-Malays and non-Muslim who helped PAS gain so many Klang Valley and West Coast seats be it in the respective DUNs or Parliament in 2008 and 2013. In 2008 some non-Malay candidates lost to PAS Malay candidates largely on the support of non-Malays. But immediately after 2008 election some in PAS like Selangor PAS Commissioner Hasan Ali turned around and began playing up racial and religious issues. It caused the breakup of Pakatan Rakyat post 2013 elections. Gratefulness? Non-Malays only wanted fairness in this country and what did PAS gave them back in return? What has PAS done to alleviate the many problems concerning the Chinese, Indians and the non-Muslim Bumiputeras? If anyone of you are wondering what the hell the Kepala Batas MP is asking for gratefulness for it is for services rendered as an MP, but isn't that duty of every elected representative. This is even worse than BN ADUNs and MPs. Baru menang dah besar kepala. I am starting to miss BN already.
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