Dr M says Nik Aziz is making excuses for DAP

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad criticised PAS spiritual advisor Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat today for defending DAP against what he says are insults to Muslims.

The former prime minister lashed out at the PAS man's take on criticisms levelled at DAP for allegedly insulting Muslims, stating that what it basically means is that non-Muslims are allowed to insult Muslims while Muslims cannot defend themselves.

“If we want to make friends with certain people, we need an excuse,” said Dr Mahathir.

Nik Aziz had come under fire recently, especially from Umno, for refuting claims that DAP was insulting Islam.

According to Nik Aziz, DAP was not an Islamic party and would have a limited understanding of the religion as a whole.

The Kelantan mentri besar also affirmed the Islamic party’s stand by stating that PAS was taking a better approach to explain Islam so that DAP would understand the religion better.

“We will do this through forums, talks and discussions,” Nik Aziz had said.

Dr Mahathir’s opinions echo the UMNO position, with similar allegations directed towards PAS by Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who had pointed out that “if Nik Aziz’s edict is to be followed, then Malaysia would be ruined.”


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Mahathir and Muhyiddin should know that Malaysia is failing now because of their "huge" contributions. Since we've been using this failed formula for 50 years, why shouldn't we change our methods? After decades of Mahathir and a potential 3 more years with Muhyiddin and Najib, I don't think we have anything to lose by giving Pakatan Raykat a decent chance.

educate rather than confront. datuk nik aziz is taking the right approach. this is the way to learn.
DPM as education minister should realize this even if Tun has forgotten.