KUALA TERENGGANU: PAS hopes that they will be able to correct the negative perceptions towards the party which were caused by a few controversial statements made by its candidates and supporters, before polling day.
Its central committee member Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim said he believed that the necessary reminders had been given to all members, adding that the recent controversial remarks did not reflect PAS' stance.
His comment came following the controversial remarks made by Sik PAS division youth leader Mohd Shahiful Mohd Nasir and actor Zul Huzaimy who was believed to have been invited to one of PAS' ceramah in Terengganu.
"PAS believed that in a pluralistic society, we need to respect each other and the non-Islamic community that is under Islamic leadership needs to feel safe and not threatened because the concept of Islamic leadership actually gives prosperity and security to all," he said at a high tea programme with the media held at Paya Bunga Hotel, here, on Monday (Nov 14) night.
Mohd Shahiful landed himself in hot water after a 28-second video of him warning voters that they would "end up in hell" if they voted for Barisan Nasional or Pakatan Harapan instead of Perikatan in the 15th General Election (GE15) went viral.
He later apologised and pleaded with others to stop sharing and spreading his video to ensure harmony.
Zul on the other hand was reported to have told a crowd during a ceramah in Terengganu that he harboured a wish to "slaughter infidels."
Following public backlash, Zul then issued an apology on Monday.
He claimed that the contentious portion of his speech was taken out of context, and that he was only directing his remark to some of the non-Muslims who hated Islam, practised racism and other things that could anger the Muslim community.
Meanwhile, Ahmad Amzad advised PAS leaders and supporters to understand the concept of mature and prosperous politics, which had always been stressed by the Islamist party.
"We should avoid using words that can hurt others, especially since we have been talking about uniting the people, especially Muslims and others.
"So we should also avoid elements that are extreme and can divide the society," said Ahmad Amzad who is also Kuala Terengganu PAS candidate.
