{
  "id": 19918153,
  "title": "‘Oppression must not be justified’: Fadhlina hits back at Hadi’s remarks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/oppression-must-not-be-justified-fadhlina-hits-back-at-hadis-remarks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T04:30:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/14/oppression-must-not-be-justified-fadhlina-hits-back-at-hadis-remarks/243229"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — In response to PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang's remarks during the Melaka State Election campaign, PKR Wanita chief Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek has criticized the justification of oppression based on religious sentiments. Fadhlina emphasized that Islamic teachings never grant rulers moral immunity, citing the Islamic principle of al-adl (justice) that requires everyone to be treated justly, irrespective of their religious, racial, or social background. She further warned that corruption and abuse of power remain forms of oppression and must be opposed. Fadhlina expressed regret over the exploitation of religious sentiments in politics, which undermines trust among people of different faiths. Her comments came in response to Hadi's claim that an Islamic ruler, albeit wicked, would never be as oppressive as a non-Muslim ruler.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Justifying the oppression perpetrated by a particular leadership based on religious sentime...",
  "key_points": [
    "Fadhlina Sidek criticizes PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang's remarks",
    "Islamic principle of al-adl requires justice for all, regardless of background",
    "Fadhlina warns corruption and abuse of power are forms of oppression"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Challenging the use of religious sentiment to excuse poor governance signals a growing political push to prioritize universal principles of justice over the perceived moral immunity of religious leaders.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "Politics : Oppression Must Not Be Justified In The Name Of Religion - Fadhlina",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/politics-oppression-must-not-be-justified-in-the-name-of-religion",
        "published": "2026-11-14T02:43:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}