Reps Call Out Fadhli Over Cryptic Social Media Post

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A cryptic post by Pasir Mas MP Fadhli Shaari on social media last night has led many politicians and elected representatives to question his motives behind it.
Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh shared his view in his own brief Facebook post today, stating that Fadhli should explain what his post meant as such a post did not come across as something a true man would do.
“If it’s so hard to say, we can meet (on) 6/1 to ask YB (Yang Berhormat) directly,” the Merlimau assemblyperson posted.
Fadhli’s (above) cryptic post was seemingly related to Umno’s decision to cancel the solidarity rally in support of former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak at the Palace of Justice, Putrajaya on Monday.
“Disangka jantan berkokok nyaring, rupanya ayam betina bertelur sebiji. Disergah biawak, digadai reban,” was what Fadhli posted in Malay on Facebook.
Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki had clarified in a statement last night that the decision to cancel the rally was to honour the decree by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar clarifying that any request for a pardon or sentence reduction must be submitted by the convict for consideration by the Pardons Board, chaired by the king, as well as the order by the inspector-general of police (IGP) not approving of any gathering regarding the issue.
Treason?
Several government MPs also shared their opinions about Fadhli’s post, stating that it made him seem as if he was being treasonous towards the king.
Sungai Petani MP Mohammed Taufiq Johari said that the post caused confusion as it was made immediately following yesterday’s statement by Istana Negara on the matter and stressed that such actions were unacceptable and showed PAS’ true stand towards the royal institution.
Mohammed Taufiq Johari“A stern warning for PAS to stop from belittling the royal institution and to respect the king’s sovereignty and powers enshrined in the Constitution,” he said in a post on X.
Pulai MP Suhaizan Kaiat posted on Facebook that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and IGP Razarudin Husain had already said that pardons were a prerogative of the king and Umno had accepted the king’s decree.
“YB Ahmad Fadhli Shaari Pasir Mas MP, don’t be treasonous against the king,” he posted, while Batu Pahat MP Onn Abu Bakar also questioned Fadhli’s motives in a short Facebook post.
“Is the YB trying to commit treason?” he said in a post that included a screenshot of Fadhli’s cryptic message.
Clear the air
Paloh assemblyperson Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali said that Fadhli had to explain what he meant in his post, and who he was referring to as “jantan berkokok” (crowing cock), “ayam betina” (hen) and “biawak” (monitor lizard).
“What has happened is that Umno has cancelled its intention to gather in solidarity with Najib after the king’s decree. So I would like to ask Fadhli, is the ‘biawak’ that Fadhli is referring to the ‘YDP Agong’?” he said, adding that Fadhli needed to clarify the situation so that he would not be branded as being rude towards the king.
Sheikh Umar Bagharib AliMahkota assemblyperson Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah also brought up the matter in a Facebook post and wondered whether the word “biawak” referred to the king or police.
“If so, it’s an insult to the royal institution to compare it to an animal as it’s too much of a cheap political stunt.
“Don’t compare Umno with other parties that are desperate for political sympathy till they’re willing to instigate the people to disrespect the royal institution and this country,” he posted, adding that he would lodge a police report if an explanation from Fadhli was not forthcoming.
The solidarity gathering in question was reportedly a form of support by Umno members towards former party president Najib. A letter of instruction by PAS that encouraged its members to join the gathering also went viral recently.
The Court of Appeal has set Jan 6 to hear Najib’s appeal against the High Court decision on the royal addendum.
- Bernama

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