Where’s the moral compass of Malay-Muslim parties, says Mujahid

The deputy president of Amanah, Mujahid Yusof Rawa, has questioned the moral compass of Umno and PAS in response to their reaction to former prime minister Najib Razak's conditional pardon. Mujahid, a former religious affairs minister, respected the king's decision but found it concerning that Umno and PAS celebrated the decision as a victory.

He expressed worry about the normalisation of corruption and the celebration of a convicted leader. Mujahid criticised Umno for raising funds from the public to help settle Najib's RM50 million fine, stating that it is not a fundraiser for the poor or those affected by disasters. He urged Umno and PAS to distinguish between respecting the king's decision and celebrating a convicted leader.

Mujahid warned that losing moral bravery to take a firm stance against corruption would leave Umno and PAS unable to defend the dignity of Malays and Muslims. He asked Malays to make a crucial decision for their own dignity and not allow it to be represented by those who normalise crime. The conditional pardon has been welcomed by Umno and PAS, with Umno launching a fund to assist Najib and expressing hope that it will strengthen Barisan Nasional in the upcoming Melaka election.

PAS expressed gratitude for Najib's pardon, believing he could contribute to the country even while under house arrest.