PH rep urges Selangor govt to reconsider Noorazli’s state post

Selangor Pakatan Harapan information chief Abbas Azmi urged the state government to reevaluate Noorazli Said's position as Dengkil constituency coordinator following the Umno leader's insensitive remarks about the Catholic clergy. Azmi stated that Noorazli's comments demonstrated a lack of understanding of religious sensitivities in Malaysia's diverse society and were inconsistent with Islamic teachings, which emphasize mutual respect and caution against insulting others' beliefs.

He cited Quranic verses that call for harmony and cautioned against provoking discomfort or unease within the community. Azmi argued that such statements were inappropriate for a leader responsible for the Dengkil constituency, given the state's multiracial and multireligious population. He further implored Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari and other senior state leaders to address the matter seriously and maintain harmony and unity in the state.

Abbas' appeal followed calls from national unity minister Aaron Ago Dagang for a police investigation into Noorazli's remarks under relevant provisions of the Penal Code and the Communications and Multimedia Act. Noorazli had initially apologized for his remarks, but later amended his statement to clarify his apology. The police have also lodged a report against Noorazli, and Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh, Sabah Umno treasurer Salleh Said Keruak, and Tuaran MP Wilfred Madius Tangau had previously urged him to apologize.