Why are NGOs filing police reports against Hadi Awang?

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NGOs File Police Reports Against Hadi Awang Over Remarks on Corruption

Several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Kuching have lodged police reports against PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang. These actions stem from his statement that non-Muslims and non-Bumiputera are the root cause of corruption in Malaysia. The NGOs aim to safeguard Sarawak's religious freedom and protect its diverse communities from what they perceive as divisive rhetoric.
Allegations of Derogatory Remarks Prompt Action

The police reports were initiated following Abdul Hadi Awang's assertion that non-Muslims and non-Bumiputera communities are the source of corruption within the country. This statement has been widely criticised by various groups, leading to over ten separate police reports being filed against him. These reports seek official action against the PAS president for his remarks.
Calls for Entry Ban and 'Persona Non Grata' Status

Led by Dominique Ng, president of the Sarawak Association for People’s Aspiration (Sapa), a coalition of NGOs including Dayak Bukit Kelinkang (DBK), Persatuan Adat Asal Bidoyoh Sarawak, Sarawak Dayak Association (Pedas), and SMETAP Society formally lodged the reports. Beyond the police action, these organisations are urging the Sarawak state government to declare Abdul Hadi Awang a 'persona non grata' and impose a ban on his entry into the state.
Protecting Sarawak's Multicultural Fabric

The NGOs' primary objective in lodging these reports and seeking an entry ban is to protect the religious freedom that is characteristic of Sarawak. They are concerned that remarks such as those made by Abdul Hadi Awang could negatively influence the state's multi-cultural and multi-racial communities. The intention is to prevent the spread of sentiments that could undermine the harmonious coexistence within Sarawak.
Consideration of a Petition to Ban Entry

In addition to the police reports and calls for an official 'persona non grata' declaration, the NGOs are also exploring the possibility of initiating a petition. This suggestion, mooted by Ben Diomedes, a supreme council member of Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB), aims to gather broader public support for banning Abdul Hadi Awang from entering Sarawak. This reflects a concerted effort by various civil society groups to address the perceived inflammatory nature of his statements.

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