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The Star
31-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Batik gaffe: PAS MP apologises to PM, says not defending a mistake
SHAH ALAM: PAS' Kuala Terengganu MP Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim has apologised to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim after claiming that the batik shirt worn by the premier while presenting the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) on Thursday (July 31) had an Indonesian design, Sinar Harian reports. The Malay language daily said that Ahmad Amzad had, in a Facebook post, acknowledged his mistake and removed his earlier post after receiving feedback from several batil entrepreneurs, including the producer of the batik shirt worn by Anwar. "The owner of Bujins Batik clarified that it was their product. I will not defend my mistake and was only made aware of it just now by my officer because I was in transit from Kuala Lumpur back to Kuala Terengganu and did not follow the development of that post. "That was indeed my fault and I need to correct it immediately," he said. Earlier, Ahmad Amzad had posted a message advising the Prime Minister to be careful in choosing appropriate attire during the 13MP presentation in the Dewan Rakyat. In that post, he also questioned Anwar's decision to wear a batik shirt with an Indonesian design, arguing that the attire on Thursday was meant to highlight the uniqueness of Malaysian batik as a heritage and national identity before deleting his statement. Ahmad Amzad expressed his gratitude to all parties who provided feedback and clarified that his intention was simply to offer a perspective as a concerned representative for the local batik industry. "To the Prime Minister, I apologise. My intention was merely to provide a viewpoint because, as a representative from Terengganu who frequently interacts with many Malaysian batik entrepreneurs, one of the issues often raised is the fate of the Malaysian batik industry. "I apologise once again. Respectfully," he said.
New Straits Times
12-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
No move to challenge Hadi's leadership, says Pas leader
KUALA LUMPUR: There has been no discussion on nominating a new candidate to contest the Pas president's post as of now, says the party's central committee member Datuk Ahmad Amzad Mohamed @ Hashim. He said the party's grassroots still strongly support Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang to remain at the helm, citing his leadership as the reason behind Pas' current electoral strength. "Most Pas members want Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang to continue his excellent leadership, which has led the party to become the largest bloc in Parliament and to govern several state administrations. "As of now, I have not heard of any move to nominate another candidate for the presidency. "That said, Pas is a democratic party and has never closed the door to any nominations," he told the New Straits Times. He said this when asked about the party's plans for its 71st Muktamar, which will be held in Kedah. Ahmad Amzad, who is also the Kuala Terengganu member of parliament, said Pas would highlight issues concerning the rising cost of living. "The main issue is the economic hardship faced by the people." Ahmad Amzad also raised several national concerns that he said should be prioritised, including the position of Islam and the Malays, the Urban Renewal Act, constituency redelineation, and the push for local government elections.
