Tok Guru, a political icon who epitomised humility

MEDIA STATEMENT (13 February 2015)

The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH 2.0) is greatly saddened by the passing of Dato’ Haji Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat.

Regardless of our political persuasions, faith, gender and race, it cannot be denied that Malaysia has lost a key and respected leader.

Tok Guru, as how the general populace affectionately called the Mursyidul Am of PAS and former Menteri Besar of Kelantan, was instrumental in popularising PAS among non-Muslims at a critical period when the race and religion were being politicised by the ruling government to entrench themselves in office.

He was widely admired for his humility, clean living and simple lifestyle – all rare traits and practices in politicians.

We share the grief of his family as well as his supporters from all faiths and political affiliations, to whom we also offer our deepest condolences.

Though our hearts are heavy, may we find solace in our prayers for Allah to accept his good deeds and rest his soul in peace.

Issued by,

The Steering Committee of BERSIH 2.0, which comprises –

Chairperson: Maria Chin Abdullah; Deputy Chairperson: Sarajun Hoda Abdul Hassan; Treasurer: Masjaliza Hamzah; national representatives: Assoc. Prof. Dr Abdul Halim bin Yusof, Farhana binti Abdul Halim, Fadiah Nadwa Fikri and New Sin Yew; vice-chairpersons: Jannie Lasimbang (Sabah), Ahmad b. Awang Ali (Sarawak), Abd Halim b. Wan Ismail (East Peninsula), Thomas Fann (South Peninsula), Simon Lee Ying Wai (Central Peninsula) and Dato’ Dr Toh Kin Woon (North Peninsula).

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KENYATAAN MEDIA (13 Februari 2015)

Tok Guru, ikon politik yang melambangkan rendah diri

 

Gabungan Pilihanraya Bersih dan Adil (BERSIH 2.0) amat sedih dengan pemergian Dato ‘Haji Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat.

Tidak kira fahaman politik, agama, gender dan kaum kita, tidak dapat dinafikan bahawa kita telah kehilangan seorang tokoh negara yang utama dan disegani.

Tok Guru, sebagaimana Mursyidul Am PAS dan bekas Menteri Besar Kelantan tersebut dikenali oleh masyarakat umum, telah memainkan peranan penting dalam mempopularkan PAS di kalangan bukan Islam pada tempoh kritikal apabila bangsa dan agama dipolitikkan oleh kerajaan pemerintah untuk mengukuhkan kedudukan mereka.

Ramai yang mengkagumi sifat rendah diri, kehidupan yang bersih dan gaya hidup beliau yang mudah – semua sifat-sifat dan amalan yang jarang kedapatan dalam ahli politik.

Kami berkongsi kesedihan dan mengucapkan takziah kepada keluarga serta penyokong Tok Guru dari semua agama dan anutan politik.

Walaupun hati kita berat, semoga kita mencapai ketenangan dalam doa-doa kita kepada Allah untuk menerima amal soleh Tok Guru. Semoga Allah mencucuri rahmat ke atas roh AlMarhum.

Dikeluarkan oleh,

Jawatankuasa Pemandu BERSIH 2.0, yang terdiri daripada –

Pengerusi: Maria Chin Abdullah; Timbalan Pengerusi: Sarajun Hoda Abdul Hassan; Bendahari: Masjaliza Hamzah; wakil kebangsaan: Prof Madya Dr Abdul Halim bin Yusof, Farhana binti Abdul Halim, Fadiah Nadwa Fikri dan New Sin Yew; naib pengerusi: Jannie Lasimbang (Sabah), Ahmad b. Awang Ali (Sarawak), Abd Halim b. Wan Ismail (Semenanjung Timur), Thomas Fann (Semenanjung Selatan), Simon Lee Ying Wai (Semenanjung Tengah) dan Dato’ Dr Toh Kin Woon (Semenanjung Utara).