Home Ministry: Mat Sabu has Syiah links

PUTRAJAYA - The Home Ministry has confirmed Mohamad Sabu as the PAS leader that has links with Syiah teachings.

Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Abdul Rahim Radzi said this was based on information linking the PAS deputy president to the sect.

He said the information included that Mohamad had recited the "Selawat" (praises to the Prophet Muhamad) using the Syiah followers' version.

"He had also on several occasions expressed his admiration towards Khomeini ledership and struggle," he told a press conference here on Thursday.

Abdul Rahim said the police together with Jakim would continue their cooperation to curb the Syiah activities.