Even in “moderate” Malaysia, this is what amounts to a politically damaging accusation.
“DAP MP files report over claims of attacking Islam, changing official religion,” FMT, August 17, 2024:
PETALING JAYA: DAP’s Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid has lodged a police report against a TikTok user who accused her in a video of attempting to change Malaysia’s official religion and attacking Islamic institutions.
Syerleena said another social media user in the video’s comment section also claimed that her father is the leader of the Communist Party of Malaya.
Such attacks are extremely irresponsible and must be stopped. They not only tarnish my good name and my family’s reputation but also have the potential to create tension within society, she said in a statement today.
As a Muslim MP, I remain committed to upholding the sanctity of Islam and will defend its institutions in this country if they are threatened.
The false claims resurfaced in a viral TikTok video that displayed a poster featuring Syerleena’s face alongside the captions: I swear to attack Islamic institutions, especially Jakim, for DAP, and I will fight to change Malaysia’s official religion to Christianity after the 14th general election….
In the statement, she reiterated that the DAP leadership remains committed to upholding the Federal Constitution, respecting the position of Islam, the Malay rulers and Bahasa Malaysia….
somehistory says
Ah, now she may have an idea of how Christians feel in pakistan when accused by liars of blasphemy so the accuser can make a gain…property, power, etc.
Evidently, she has made an enemy or two. How long before they hang her?