Reject the corrupt and those who exploit religion, says Anwar

 The Pakatan Harapan chairman said Melaka voters had an opportunity to send a strong message and become a beacon of hope for those who wanted to see the country free of corruption.

PH chairman Anwar Ibrahim spoke out against those who ‘stooped so low as to exploit religion by issuing fatwas legitimising support for the corrupt and demonising their opponents’.

KUALA LUMPUR:

Pakatan Harapan chairman Anwar Ibrahim has urged the people of Melaka to use their ballots in the state election tomorrow to reject those who exploit religion for political gain, as well as those involved in corruption.

In a Facebook post tonight, Anwar said Melaka voters had an opportunity to send a strong message and become a beacon of hope for those who wanted to see the country free of corruption.

“Over the past few days, we have witnessed the true face of a so-called ‘unity’. For the sake of votes and power, they have stooped so low as to exploit religion by issuing fatwas legitimising support for corrupt individuals, demonising their opponents and even equating the choice of who to vote for with the obligation to perform ablution.

“Tomorrow, the people of Melaka have an opportunity to send a strong message through the ballot box. Reject those who exploit religion and those who hide behind the guise of championing the interests of the community but, in reality, are glorifying corrupt individuals,” he said.

Anwar said the attitude of remaining silent and tolerating corruption had damaged the country for far too long and must be brought to an end through the voters’ choices.

“We must put an end to it at the ballot box tomorrow,” he said, urging voters to “save Melaka” and the country by voting for PH.

A total of 675,166 voters are eligible to cast their ballots in the 16th Melaka state election, with voter turnout expected to reach 70%. - FMT