Malaysian minister’s use of ‘Alhamdulillah’ triggers PAS’ objections

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Iman Muttaqin YusofFebruary 6, 2026 at 07:07 AM

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A dispute arose in Malaysia's parliament after opposition MP Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) challenged Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, a Malaysian Chinese, for his repeated use of the Arabic phrase "Alhamdulillah" during a debate. Siti Zailah questioned Nga's belief in Allah and accused him of potentially confusing Muslims by using Islamic terms, warning it could touch on sensitive "royalty, religion, and race" issues. Nga, from the Democratic Action Party (DAP), defended his use of the phrase, emphasizing respect for Islam and his Malaysian identity. The exchange sparked debate on social media regarding the appropriate use of religious language in a multicultural context.

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Ministry of Housing and Local Government 40% Kelantan 50% Islam ×260% Democratic Action Party (DAP) 60% Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) 70% Nga Kor Ming ×280% Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff ×380% Malaysia 90%

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religious language 90% alhamdulillah 80% political territory 70% 3r issues 70% malaysian politics 60% religious terms 60% parliament debate 50% islam 50% faith accusation 40%

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