PAS has been challenged to produce evidence through legal channels if it genuinely believes DAP and Pakatan Harapan (PH) have an agenda to eliminate Malay and Islamic interests or threaten the position of Islam under the Federal Constitution.
Amanah Wanita chief Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu said such serious allegations should not be reduced to political rhetoric aimed at provoking fear and emotions among the public.
She said Malaysia has the Federal Constitution, judicial system and enforcement institutions that can be used to address any party found to have acted against the law.
“If there is indeed evidence that DAP and PH have an agenda to eliminate the Malays and Islam, threaten the position of Islam in the Constitution or undermine the country’s foundations, bring that evidence before the courts and through legitimate legal channels.
“Do not simply repeat allegations through political speeches, lectures, media statements or writings that stir emotions, particularly among supporters and members of the public who may be influenced by such propaganda,” she said in a statement posted on Facebook today.
Aiman Athirah also questioned why PAS had not previously taken legal action against DAP if it genuinely viewed the party as a threat, given that PAS had held positions in both state and federal administrations.
She pointed out that PAS had also worked with DAP during several phases of Malaysian politics, including through Barisan Alternatif and Pakatan Rakyat.
“If DAP and PH are truly the threat they are often portrayed to be, why did PAS not take legal action to have DAP banned when it had the opportunity to exercise power?
“Why was evidence of DAP allegedly violating the Constitution not brought forward, and why were the country’s institutions not used to substantiate these claims?” she asked.
At the same time, Aiman Athirah urged political leaders who invoke Islam in their political struggle not to use religion as a tool to create hostility or spread hatred.
She said political differences should never be used as a basis to question another person’s intentions, faith or loyalty without evidence and a fair process.
“Truth in Islam is upheld through knowledge, evidence, justice and good character, not through extremism, hasty judgement or creating hostility in the name of religion.
“Defending the Malays and Islam does not require slander. The Malays will not become stronger by hating other races, and Islam will not become more dignified by insulting others.
“Islam will also not become stronger through excessive attitudes or a culture of takfir that is quick to pass judgement on fellow Muslims simply because they hold different views, approaches or political platforms,” she said.
