PAS leader Hadi Awang faces criticism over claims linking religion to corruption
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Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) president Abdul Hadi Awang faced criticism after claiming that Muslims are less corrupt than non-Muslims, asserting that their faith provides protection against dishonesty. The remarks targeted the Democratic Action Party, a member of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling coalition, and included unproven allegations that non-Muslims are primary participants in cartels and smuggling. Hadi further stated that corruption among Muslims stems from weak faith, while noting that Malays are particularly exposed to bribery due to their representation in the civil service.
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The comments triggered demands for evidence regarding the unsubstantiated claims of corruption levels among different ethnic and religious groups. These statements intensified the ongoing political friction between the PAS opposition and the ruling coalition in the country of approximately 34 million people.
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