The Office of PAS President Abdul Hadi Awang expressed regret over a Malaysiakini news report titled "'The most wicked of Muslims are not as oppressive as non-Muslims' - Hadi", which it claimed was quoted out of context.

According to the office, the PAS president's original speech was meant to explain that politics in Islam is based on sin and reward, which leads to a just administration and guarantees the rights of the non-Muslim community.

"We regret the reporting narrative that could cause misunderstanding among the public and reject any racial sentiments being played up ahead of polling in the Malacca state election," it said in a media statement today.

Earlier, Malaysiakini reported that Hadi (above) reminded Muslims of the importance of fulfilling their obligation to vote.