PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang has drawn strong condemnation from Pakatan Harapan leaders over his remarks in Malacca that even the most wicked Muslim leaders are not as tyrannical as non-Muslims.

In a joint statement, four Muslim DAP leaders condemned the Marang MP's remarks, describing them as misleading and contrary to the true teachings of Islam.

The senior leaders - Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid, Young Syefura Othman (Bentong), Syahredzan Johan (Bangi) and senator Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali - urged Malaysians to reject Hadi's sentiments, warning that they could incite Muslims to become hostile towards non-Muslims.

"We stress that those who are oppressive, evil and corrupt should not be elected as leaders at either state or national level, regardless of their religion or ethnicity.