Hadi Awang: Muslims less involved in corruption than non-Muslims due to faith

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has stated that Muslims are less likely to be involved in corruption compared to non-Muslims, attributing this to their faith and belief in accountability before Allah. In a recent statement, Hadi claimed that if a thorough statistical analysis were conducted, corruption involving non-Muslims would be far more widespread, although he acknowledged that some Muslims with inadequate religious education may engage in bribery.

Hadi also alleged that corruption enforcement in Malaysia has been selective and unjust, citing cases where bribe-recipients are targeted while bribe-givers and middlemen often escape punishment. He further alleged that senior figures in corruption cases typically escape consequences due to their rank, while lower-ranking individuals face full accountability.

Hadi also mentioned that some investigations are deliberately prolonged, and that the misdeeds of a few Muslim financial institutions, such as Tabung Haji, are highlighted while similar or greater misconduct within government-linked companies remains unaddressed.