31-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Pas VP: Ahmad Fadhli's post does not reflect party's official stance
KOTA BARU: Pas vice-president Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah has clarified that a recent Facebook post by the party's information chief, Ahmad Fadhli Shaari, does not represent the party's official position.
Mohd Amar said the statement made by Ahmad Fadhli, who is also the Pasir Mas member of parliament, should be viewed as a personal opinion rather than a directive or decision endorsed by the party.
"As far as I know, he has deleted the posting. When someone deletes a statement, it shows that he acknowledges there may have been an error.
"There is no need for him to issue a further apology as it was not a party directive, but rather an individual expression," he told reporters after launching the Kelantan State Welfare Day here today.
Mohd Amar said the issue should not be blown out of proportion, as it had already been addressed.
Ahmad Fadhli came under fire on social media after posting a controversial image regarding the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.
The illustration featured three animals — a goat and a sheep fighting over a banana, with a monkey acting as the judge.
In his post, Ahmad Fadhli suggested that the goat and sheep would be better off resolving the conflict without the monkey as mediator. He also shared a news article on the ongoing tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.
The post drew criticism from many quarters, including the Prime Minister's political secretary, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim, who on Tuesday urged Ahmad Fadhli to issue a public apology to the people of Thailand and Cambodia.
Kamil described the statement as rash, disrespectful, and damaging to Malaysia's international reputation.
"Malaysia will not, under any circumstances, condone rash and foolish behaviour that demonstrates a lack of respect for other nations, particularly our neighbours," he said.
He added that such remarks were inappropriate and brought shame to the country.
