Kuala lumpur: PKR Youth (AMK) has urged the authorities to investigate PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang's allegation that representatives of the United States Embassy had previously offered his party assistance in an effort to topple the government, following the embassy's denial of the matter. AMK chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim said the statement made by the PAS president was very serious as it touched on an alleged attempt at a conspiracy involving a foreign power to bring down the government.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, AMK chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim emphasized the gravity of the statement as it suggests a possible conspiracy between an external power and a local entity to undermine the parliamentary democratic system. He stated that such actions are contrary to the Federal Constitution. With the US Embassy issuing a denial, AMK is calling for a thorough investigation to ascertain the truth of the allegations. If proven true, immediate and decisive action should be pursued.
Muhammad Kamil shared his concerns while officiating the National Khatam Keris Traditional Ceremony organized by the Perak branch of the Pertubuhan Silat Seni Gayong Malaysia Kebangsaan and the Silat Anak-Anak Gayong Perak Gathering at the Teluk Batik Campsite.
US Embassy Charg© d'Affaires David H. Gamble Jr. made a public statement on the official Facebook page of the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, clarifying that the US has never sought to influence Malaysia's political leadership, labeling any contrary statements as false.
The controversy arose after Abdul Hadi's speech at the 72nd PAS Annual Muktamar in Kota Bharu, where he claimed that the US had previously offered assistance to PAS to topple the government when Barisan Nasional was in power.