Malaysian police have initiated contact with Abdul Hadi Awang, the leader of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), to address recent statements he made regarding the United States. During a party congress held in Kelantan, Hadi alleged that American representatives approached PAS leadership during President Barack Obama’s 2014 visit to Malaysia with an offer to assist in toppling the sitting government.

The claim has drawn immediate scrutiny from both law enforcement and diplomatic channels. The United States government has formally dismissed the allegation, stating that no such offer was ever made. The investigation into Hadi’s comments comes amid a tense political climate, as authorities look to verify the basis of these claims and their potential impact on national stability.

While the SCMP reports that the police have contacted Hadi, the specifics of the legal proceedings remain in the early stages. The core of the disagreement lies between Hadi’s assertion of a clandestine meeting and the US government’s flat denial of the event. The situation highlights the ongoing friction between the Islamist opposition and the current administration, with the police intervention serving as a focal point for the broader debate over political rhetoric and foreign interference in Malaysian domestic affairs.