Corruption in Malaysia weaponised to discredit rivals, claims Hadi

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang has accused Malaysia's corruption from being weaponised to tarnish the reputations of his political opponents, leading to selective prosecutions. Speaking at the party's muktamar, Awang alleged that issues concerning public funds and government-linked companies should be addressed in court rather than through media scrutiny. He emphasised that such matters should not be used as "campaign fodder to create prejudice," citing the case of Tabung Haji (TH) as an example.

The royal commission of inquiry (RCI) report on TH, released in July, found serious weaknesses in the fund's governance, investment and financial management from 2014 to 2020. The report recommended a major overhaul, including additional oversight, forensic audits for selected investments, and limits on political involvement within the institution. Since then, several high-profile politicians have been arrested by the anti-graft agency for their alleged involvement in irregularities related to the pilgrims' fund.

Awang criticised the selective prosecution of his political rivals, stating that it has resulted in a "precarious" position of Islam and the Muslim community under the Pakatan Harapan government, which he claims is dominated by non-Muslim factions and poses a threat to Islamic law. He asserted that addressing this perceived threat must be given top priority.