PAS MP denies calling some voters ‘ingrates’ in viral video

 

Social media was abuzz with claims that Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Mohamad had said that some non-Muslim voters were ingrates as they had come to PAS for help but refused to vote for the party. (Facebook pic)

GEORGE TOWN: A PAS MP has denied claims she described non-Muslim voters as “ingrates” in a widely shared video, saying her remarks were taken out of context.

The 21-second clip of Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Mohamad depicted her as saying some non-Muslim voters were ingrates as they came to PAS for help but refused to vote for the Perikatan Nasional party.

Instead, Siti Mastura said she was actually telling a story about a claim allegedly made by another candidate.

She provided FMT with a longer version of the same video.

In the video, she was heard talking about seeking advice from party colleague and Kapar MP Halimah Ali on how to engage more non-Muslim voters.

She said Halimah’s track record was impressive as a sizeable number of non-Muslim votes in Kapar had gone to her.

“I asked Halimah what is your secret to success? She told me she had worked the ground for tens of years (to win over non-Muslim voters).

“At the same time, she relayed a story about how a candidate in Penang – this was at a post-general election (GE15) meeting – saying there were some non-Muslims who were ingrates.

“When it comes to service, they want us, but when it comes to voting for us, they don’t want us,” she was heard saying in the video uploaded on PAS Youth’s TikTok.

Siti Mastura also said a few “top” Gerakan candidates who lost in GE15 continued to help voters who approached them. - FMT