Bersatu Youth Slams Masidi Over Islamic Extremism Claims

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Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal said Masidi Manjun should look at the Bersatu and PN constitutions before accusing them of promoting extremism.PETALING JAYA: Bersatu Youth Wing Armada has slammed Gabungan Rakyat Sabah secretary-general Masidi Manjun for what it terms as his shallow statement which attempted to paint Perikatan Nasional as a party promoting Islamic extremism in politics.
Armada chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal said Masidi, being a Muslim leader, should look at Article 6 of the Bersatu constitution and Article 5 of the PN constitution which emphasise to respect the rights of the non-Muslims.
“These clauses clearly state that Bersatu and PN will respect the rights of non-Muslims to practise their respective religions in a peaceful and harmonious environment.
“Despite this move, we are confident that there are members in the state who are still with Bersatu. We will rebuild the party in Sabah,” he said in a statement.
Earlier today, Masidi Manjun said the decision by Sabah Bersatu leaders to leave the party was made in the best interest of the state and the greater good of Malaysia.
He said the increasing racial and religious rhetoric of some peninsula-based parties, especially in the run-up to the 15th general election was inconsistent with the values of a multi-racial and multi-religious Sabah and Sarawak.
“It’s difficult for GRS and many Sabahans to accept what is now marketed as ‘political Islam’.
Wan Fayhsal said the decision of the Sabah leaders to leave Bersatu was mainly to remain in power in the state, adding that they have forgotten the party’s principles that they used to talk about in the past.
“It is even more frustrating when we recall our sacrifices and hard work during the state election last year which led to a huge success.”
Wan Fayhsal said their decision is also one of ingratitude as they have forgotten the sacrifices of Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin and secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin. - FMT

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