What specific hate speech instances were highlighted by CIJ?

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Specific Hate Speech Instances Highlighted by CIJ

The Centre for Independent Journalism's (CIJ) Social Media Monitoring Initiative identified several instances of hate speech during the campaigning period for the 15th general election, focusing on divisive, racist, and intolerant narratives. These instances included remarks made by leaders of PAS and Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA), as well as other political figures. The findings, covering the period from October 20 to November 15, indicated a significant increase in race-based narratives, particularly those promoting "Malay supremacy."
PAS Leaders' Use of Divisive and Incendiary Rhetoric

PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang was identified as a key amplifier of divisive narratives. PAS leaders were reported to have used phrases such as 'going to hell if you vote Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN)' to incite fear among Muslim voters. Furthermore, these leaders were noted for inciting violence against 'kafir harbi' (enemies of Islam) and called for Malays to unite and fight against the Chinese (specifically DAP) and Indians.
Accusations and Incitement by Various Political Figures

Beyond Abdul Hadi Awang, other PAS campaigners, including Sik PAS Youth chief Mohd Shahiful Nasir Mhd Nasir, and celebrity supporters Jamal Abdillah and Zul Huzaimy, were highlighted for using inflammatory narratives. These individuals also resorted to triggering fear among Muslim voters, inciting violence against "infidels," and urging Malays to unite against ethnic Chinese and Indians. Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin also cautioned attendees at a ceramah about a supposed Jewish-Christian agenda, contributing to the climate of fear.
Accusations Against DAP and "Red-Tagging" Tactics

DAP itself was targeted with accusations of being communists, atheists, and promoting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) practices. This tactic, referred to as "red-tagging" by the initiative, was employed to discredit political rivals. An anti-DAP social media post was also flagged for invoking divine power to punish certain ethnic groups by eliminating them, an act that #KamiNampak, another monitoring initiative, categorised as "public incitement to genocide."
Gerakan Tanah Air's Emphasis on Malay Supremacy and Other Accusations

The Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA) coalition was highlighted for its emphasis that the fate of the Malays rests solely with it. Additionally, PH was accused of using a race card by suggesting that PN would rule the country like the Taliban. The overall monitoring effort reviewed 52,012 unique posts, with race-based narratives comprising the largest category at 32,066 posts, followed by religion and other targeted groups.

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