Police question Hadi Awang over article he wrote

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang faced questioning by police regarding an article he penned, following complaints from DAP supporters. Assistant secretary-general Syahir Sulaiman confirmed multiple reports were lodged against the article, leading to Hadi's recorded statement. Hadi fully cooperated with the police investigation and agreed to answer any potential charges, should they arise. The specific article in question is believed to be a piece from Hadi's 'Minda Presiden PAS' column.

Furthermore, in Batu Pahat, Hadi expressed doubts about the inclusion of PAS's contributions in Johor and Negeri Sembilan when considering cooperation between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) in the Melaka state election. Present at this discussion were PAS Johor commissioner Dr Mahfodz Mohamed and Ayer Hitam Umno division chief Datuk Samsolbari Jamali.

The BN and PN had previously agreed on the allocation of Negeri Sembilan state election seats, with BN securing 18 and PN, comprising PAS and Wawasan, obtaining eight. In the July Johor state election, PAS called for voters not to support Pakatan Harapan (PH), particularly in contested seats involving BN and PH. However, PN failed to win any of its 33 contested seats.

Hadi also questioned the timing of investigations into issues related to Tabung Haji, a government investment fund, as the country approaches elections. He raised concerns that the authorities' motives might be influenced by the ongoing political climate, stating, "Why is it only being investigated now? It was only raised near the state election, it was only raised near the Negeri Sembilan state election.

After this, there will be a general election, too. It has taken too long." Hadi emphasized that any action should be all-encompassing and not solely focused on Tabung Haji.