
US rejects claim it sought to influence Malaysian politics
PAS chief Abdul Hadi Awang claimed on Saturday that the US had offered to help the party topple Malaysia's government in 2014.
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PAS chief Abdul Hadi Awang claimed on Saturday that the US had offered to help the party topple Malaysia's government in 2014.
Malaysian politician Hadi Awang alleged that the US Embassy had previously sought information regarding which candidate the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) would nominate for prime minister.

PAS President Abdul Hadi Awang has called on Barisan Nasional (BN) to decide between aligning with Perikatan Nasional or Pakatan in Melaka. This statement highlights ongoing political maneuvering in the region.

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang confirmed preliminary discussions between Perikatan and BN for the upcoming Melaka elections. Hadi stated that the goal remains to 'unite and save the Malays'.

PAS President Hadi Awang stated that the concepts of "Malay supremacy" (Ketuanan Melayu) and "Islamic supremacy" are two sides of the same coin.
PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has affirmed that his party's split with Parti Bersatu is genuine and not merely an election tactic, despite their shared Perikatan Nasional banner in Johor.

Speculation is increasing regarding a potential renewal of ties between PAS and Umno, following PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang's confirmation that leaders from both parties have met.
Washington has officially rejected statements by Malaysian opposition figure Hadi Awang claiming that American officials attempted to manipulate domestic political outcomes. U.S. representatives reiterated that all diplomatic interactions respect national sovereignty.
Veteran politician Hadi Awang revealed that the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) has already selected a preferred candidate to lead the country should the coalition government change in the future.

Malaysia’s Islamist opposition leader Abdul Hadi Awang has caused outrage and ridicule with unproven claims suggesting that Muslims are less corrupt than non-Muslims, drawing demands for evidence.

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has claimed that Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) is no longer part of the Perikatan Nasional coalition, following plans for a new coalition.

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang defended his party's cooperation with UMNO, stating that PAS was "forced" to collaborate due to the need for Malay-Muslim unity.
PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has refused to comment on the ongoing developments within Perikatan Nasional, stating that Ahmad Samsuri's previous statement is sufficient.

Tensions within Malaysia's Perikatan Nasional coalition surfaced after Bersatu issued a detailed open statement in response to PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang.

American diplomatic officials firmly rejected claims by Malaysian politician Hadi Awang that Washington offered assistance to shape the country’s executive leadership following recent political developments.

Penang DAP vice-chairman Zairil Khir Johari has publicly charged PAS leader Abdul Hadi Awang with leveraging religious sentiments to divert attention from ongoing investigations into the Tabung Haji retirement fund.

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has controversially claimed that Muslims are less involved in corruption compared to non-Muslims, attributing this to their faith.
Two prominent Malaysian Chinese education advocacy groups, Dong Zong and Jiao Zong, have strongly criticized PAS president Hadi Awang's controversial 'pendatang' (immigrant) remarks.
PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has publicly rejected Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s claim that Perikatan Nasional, under PAS leadership, is 'toxic'.

Malaysia's political coalition partners Bersatu and PAS are trading barbs after PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang announced the reappointment of Hamzah Zainudin as opposition leader, a move questioned by Bersatu which had sacked Hamzah in February.
PAS president Hadi Awang announced that the party is reviewing its political relationship and cooperation with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu). This re-evaluation comes ahead of the 16th Malaysian General Election (GE16), signaling potential shifts in the country's political landscape.