Today, I have lodged a police report against parties who have slandered me on social media, accusing me of supposedly ‘fighting to change Malaysia’s official religion’ and ‘planning to attack Islamic institutions, especially JAKIM’.
These claims are clearly extreme slanders spread by irresponsible parties with the intent to create a negative perception of me, my party, and the MADANI Government among the public, especially the Malay community.
In the same post, there is also an individual who falsely claimed that the leader of the Parti Komunis Malaya, Rashid Maidin, is my father, when in fact, my late father, Abdul Rashid Hanafi, was a school teacher who just passed away in early June.
A police report regarding the vandalism of the Bukit Bendera Member of Parliament Service Centre signboard also has been made, and the police are currently investigating the matter.
Such attacks are extremely irresponsible and must be stopped. They not only tarnish my good name and my family’s reputation but also have the potential to create tension within society.
As a Muslim Member of Parliament, I remain committed to upholding the sanctity of Islam and will defend its institutions in this country if they are threatened.
Moreover, the DAP leadership has also emphasized that the party will continue to respect and adhere to the Federal Constitution concerning the position of Islam, the Malay Rulers, and the Malay language.
Therefore, the public, especially Muslims, need not fear DAP, as the party conducts its political activities based on constitutional principles and the laws of the country.
At the same time, the public is advised to use social media responsibly. Social media is a powerful platform, and it should be used wisely and ethically.
Every individual has a role in ensuring that the information disseminated is true and not misleading. Let us all together reject the culture of slander and ensure that every claim made is based on truth and facts.
The authorities need to take swift and firm action against those who spread slander on all platforms. The dissemination of false or slanderous information not only can damage a person’s reputation but also can cause confusion and instability in society. We must unite in rejecting this culture and ensuring that justice and truth are always upheld.
SYERLEENA ABDUL RASHID
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR BUKIT BENDERA
