PAS leader slammed over Facebook post linked to first Chinese three-star general

PETALING JAYA: A PAS division leader has come under fire from political leaders for suggesting that Malaysia will have its first Chinese prime minister by 2058 following the appointment of Mejar Jeneral Datuk Johnny Lim Eng Seng as the first Chinese senior officer as Leftenan Jeneral. Sungai Buloh PAS division chief Zaharudin Muhammad, in a now-deleted Facebook post, shared a news report of Lim’s appointment and a scenario where, in February 2058, Malaysia finally appoints its first Chinese prime minister. PKR Youth chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim, meanwhile, said Zaharudin’s statement was malicious in nature. “Something that should have been a source of pride, (has been) turned into a matter that could incite animosity and hatred. “Islam does not endorse such views. The prejudicial behaviour clearly shows how some views are so narrow and shallow, that only aims to stoke racial sentiments and hatred,” said Muhammad Kamil in a posting on X on Wednesday (June 25). Human Resources Minister and Penang DAP chairman Steven Sim said he was upset by Zaharudin’s remarks, as Lim’s appointment is being disputed, merely because he was Chinese by ethnicity. “It is sad that Lim was insulted and it is sad that the PAS leader
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