Turning the clock back, PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nastution Ismail has reminded PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man of a challenge he issued four years ago.
“In 2015, Tuan Ibrahim challenged [former premier] Najib [Abdul Razak] and [his wife] Rosmah [Mansor] to declare their assets.
“So if in 2015, God did not ask [for assets to be declared], why did you [Tuan Ibrahim] challenge them to do so?” he asked.
Speaking to reporters in Putrajaya today, the domestic trade and consumer affairs minister said he disagreed with the PAS leader on this matter, stressing that Islam emphasised integrity.
Tuan Ibrahim’s asset declaration challenge to Najib and Rosmah (below) followed the Wall Street Journal‘s explosive report on the billions in the then premier’s personal accounts.
The PAS leader had told Najib that declaring assets would be the most effective response to the allegations raised and to counter the negative perception of him.
Yesterday, Tuan Ibrahim said PAS would not support the government’s motion to make it compulsory for all MPs and their families to declare their assets, which was later passed in the Dewan Rakyat through a voice vote without objection from the opposition.
Apart from putting the lawmakers and their families at risk, he also argued that Islam discouraged the act of displaying wealth.
“There is one hadith (collected sayings of the Prophet Muhammad): If God gives you wealth, do not display it, as there will be many who will scrutinise it,” he added.
Meanwhile, Saifuddin said the opposition should focus on the motive behind the asset declaration, which is to eradicate corruption at all levels.
– M’kini
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