MIC should be outlawed if it 'instigates' lawbreaking: Kedah MB
Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said MIC ought to be outlawed although it is a BN component party, if it is found to have instigated members of the public into lawbreaking.
Amid a dispute over the demolition of a Hindu temple in Kuala Kedah, Sanusi (above) "advised" that a registered political party should not defend those who have run afoul with the law.
“I wish to advise Kedah MIC and the central MIC, especially since we are participating in politics through political parties… Our parties have a constitution, a constitution that is approved by the Registrar of Societies.
“For example, on temple issues, if the temple is built on land where it is not allowed to do so, then it has broken the law.
“Was MIC founded as a political party to instigate the people to break the law?
“If it is founded to instigate the people, then MIC should be outlawed in this country. It cannot be allowed to move freely,” he told a press conference today.
Sanusi said this when asked to respond to Kedah MIC’s condemnation that the state is no longer a harmonious place for a multicultural society to live in.
In an immediate response, MIC president SA Vigneswaran (below) slammed PAS and said it is PAS that ought to be outlawed for supporting certain international organisations.
Amid a dispute over the demolition of a Hindu temple in Kuala Kedah, Sanusi (above) "advised" that a registered political party should not defend those who have run afoul with the law.
“I wish to advise Kedah MIC and the central MIC, especially since we are participating in politics through political parties… Our parties have a constitution, a constitution that is approved by the Registrar of Societies.
“For example, on temple issues, if the temple is built on land where it is not allowed to do so, then it has broken the law.
“Was MIC founded as a political party to instigate the people to break the law?
“If it is founded to instigate the people, then MIC should be outlawed in this country. It cannot be allowed to move freely,” he told a press conference today.
Sanusi said this when asked to respond to Kedah MIC’s condemnation that the state is no longer a harmonious place for a multicultural society to live in.
In an immediate response, MIC president SA Vigneswaran (below) slammed PAS and said it is PAS that ought to be outlawed for supporting certain international organisations.
“If defending the rights of their respective community and religion is interpreted as instigation, then PAS is the one that should be banned.
“We have heard many complaints about them when they were in the opposition, (for example) their frequent demonstrations on international issues.
“Since long ago, many people have considered PAS to have supported international organisations linked to terrorists," he told Malaysiakini when contacted.
“PAS also likes to intervene in national issues that run against Malaysia’s stance of not interfering in other countries’ sovereignty,” Vigneswaran added.
The former Dewan Negara president also told PAS not to be an "ingrate" and emphasised that MIC does not depend on PAS in the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government.
“Don’t forget your condition just six months ago. This is PAS’ true face, friendly before becoming government.
“We have heard many complaints about them when they were in the opposition, (for example) their frequent demonstrations on international issues.
“Since long ago, many people have considered PAS to have supported international organisations linked to terrorists," he told Malaysiakini when contacted.
“PAS also likes to intervene in national issues that run against Malaysia’s stance of not interfering in other countries’ sovereignty,” Vigneswaran added.
The former Dewan Negara president also told PAS not to be an "ingrate" and emphasised that MIC does not depend on PAS in the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government.
“Don’t forget your condition just six months ago. This is PAS’ true face, friendly before becoming government.
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“Previously it was with Umno, and now it is with Bersatu. It seems DAP cannot be faulted when PAS left Pakatan Rakyat because now we can see PAS’ actions,” he said.
Vigneswaran also challenged Sanusi to ban MIC and promised to accept the outcome if the latter succeeds.
However, he questioned Sanusi if he is prepared to step down as menteri besar if he fails to outlaw MIC.
In addition, he accused Sanusi of lying by claiming that the federal government and the state government did not allocate any funds for temples.
“We have proven that he is lying, though he refuses to apologise.
“When you demolish a temple without any compensation, can’t we (MIC) question it? Who else can raise questions if not MIC?
“The Kedah menteri besar should either answer our question or provide a replacement site for places of worship. The Kedah menteri besar is not mature and this is what happens when immature leaders become menteri besar," Vigneswaran said.
“Go ask what has happened of PAS president (Abdul Hadi Awang’s) guarantee not to demolish temples if PAS forms a government together with PN,” he added.
For the record, the Alor Setar City Council (MBAS) had demolished a temple at Taman Bersatu, Kuala Kedah yesterday to make way for development.
The 30-year-old Sri Raja Muniswaran temple is situated on land owned by the state government.
Apart from the temple, a silat hall and five parking areas were also demolished to make room for a futsal court.
Following the demolition, MIC Youth Public Complaints Bureau chief Sasitharan Samugam Pillai claimed that freedom of religion was no longer "harmonious" in Kedah.
“When the MBAS was asked, they said this was ordered by the Menteri Besar’s Office. But when referred to the Menteri Besar’s Office, they said there is a postponement order but the enforcers insisted to proceed with the demolition.
“This is a tactic of changing stories, and in the end, it is Hindus who suffer.
“It seems the Indian community is not valued as Kedah citizens. The practice of freedom of religion is no longer harmonious in Kedah,” he said in a statement.
Relations between Sanusi and Kedah MIC have been tense following the demolition of a temple at the Alor Setar train station early this year.
The situation worsened when Sanusi said there is no allocation for temples and non-Muslim places of worship under the state’s Budget 2021 proposal.
“We have proven that he is lying, though he refuses to apologise.
“When you demolish a temple without any compensation, can’t we (MIC) question it? Who else can raise questions if not MIC?
“The Kedah menteri besar should either answer our question or provide a replacement site for places of worship. The Kedah menteri besar is not mature and this is what happens when immature leaders become menteri besar," Vigneswaran said.
“Go ask what has happened of PAS president (Abdul Hadi Awang’s) guarantee not to demolish temples if PAS forms a government together with PN,” he added.
For the record, the Alor Setar City Council (MBAS) had demolished a temple at Taman Bersatu, Kuala Kedah yesterday to make way for development.
The 30-year-old Sri Raja Muniswaran temple is situated on land owned by the state government.
Apart from the temple, a silat hall and five parking areas were also demolished to make room for a futsal court.
Following the demolition, MIC Youth Public Complaints Bureau chief Sasitharan Samugam Pillai claimed that freedom of religion was no longer "harmonious" in Kedah.
“When the MBAS was asked, they said this was ordered by the Menteri Besar’s Office. But when referred to the Menteri Besar’s Office, they said there is a postponement order but the enforcers insisted to proceed with the demolition.
“This is a tactic of changing stories, and in the end, it is Hindus who suffer.
“It seems the Indian community is not valued as Kedah citizens. The practice of freedom of religion is no longer harmonious in Kedah,” he said in a statement.
Relations between Sanusi and Kedah MIC have been tense following the demolition of a temple at the Alor Setar train station early this year.
The situation worsened when Sanusi said there is no allocation for temples and non-Muslim places of worship under the state’s Budget 2021 proposal.
Padan muka MIC.
ReplyDeleteI have no sympathy for Quislings when they get mauled by their Master.
why padan muka? MIC is allied to UMNO-BN since Merdeka, not PAS. As a very small party it can't dictate to UMNO not to ally with PAS. Soon or later UMNO will turn against PAS
DeleteEvem though there are no Indian-majority electorates in Malaysia, there are plenty of seats where MIC support for PN is influential, especially in a tight competition and such a small majority.
Deletehere is not blm america, here indian doesnt matter, make noise somemore send u indian to reeducation camp, no more alcohol n pork, we can anytime culik yr man n sterile yr woman, dun play play with us, we hv 99.95% congress support.
ReplyDeleteMIC....Zakar Naik macam mana....sudah lupa...?
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MIC wants Zakir deported too
Published on 13 May 2017
MIC has urged the IGP Khalid Abu Bakar to arrest and deport controversial preacher Zakir Naik.
MIC is calling for the arrest and deportation of Zakir Naik following Interpol’s red corner notice (RCN).
MIC treasurer-general S Vell Paari said in a statement that India’s courts had found Zakir and his Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) to be a threat to their country’s security.
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Say, somebody builds a mosque/church/temple on your land. When you complain to the authority, and when action is to be taken by the authority to demolish the building, it is interpreted as a crime against freedom of religion, and the authority is bashed and called as 'ingrate' by political party.
ReplyDeleteIt is not a 'right' to build a religious building or any other building on other people's lands without the owner's permission. This is called 'trespassing'.
we're talking about temples or shrines built in British colonial days when Indian labourers were brought in to help developed MalaYA and sought spiritual fulfilment in such constructs, approved by the then authorities. In the Alor Setar case, the MB talked kerbau in saying a 70 year old shrine had to be removed to make way for the broadening of the existing road, but when surreptitiously demolished a la smugglers carrying opium in the night, we see the construction of an unnecessary/unwanted motorcycle park - wasn't that a sinister & malicious demolishment of a Hindu shrine?
Delete30 year old temple. It was not built during colonial times.
Delete@reef, on a legal point of view, you are absolutely right, but on a moral, ethical and religious point of view it leaves a very bad impression, when it involves religion the last thing you want to do is portray yourself as a bully, there is always room for compromise of which affected parties would usually accept willingly
Deleteand since we are on the subject of legality and bad intentions, why aren't they taking actions on those illegal structures, warongs that spring up on roadsides that becomes permanent with piped in utilities that affect legal businesses that pay rates and licences
Backdoor Deputy Minister of Unity Ah Ti Lian Ker of backdoor party MCA is just as useless. Even after Zakar Naik insulted Malaysian Chinese Balik Tongsan he still keep quiet, now after the attack on Hindu temples in Kedah he will suck up to PAS and makan dedak, greedy for Position and Power.
ReplyDeleteKT has also gone quiet on Zakar Naik after Sheraton Shake. No more an issue after DAP no more in cabinet and Toonsie no more PM...?
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Zakir: You want me to leave, then ask the 'old guests' Chinese to go back too
14 Aug 2019
Controversial preacher Dr Zakir Naik has made some pointed remarks about Chinese Malaysians, while rebuffing calls for him to leave the country.
The remarks were made at a talk in Kelantan last Thursday where he also commented that Hindu Malaysians seemed to trust the Indian government more than Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Zakir made his remarks about Chinese Malaysians while talking about how Islam had spread peacefully in the region through traders.
"[...] Malaysia became fully Muslim. Then you have the Chinese coming, the Indians coming, the British coming. They are our new guests.
"You know someone called me a guest. So I said, before me, the Chinese were the guests. If you want the new guest to go first, ask the old guest to go back.
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for a senator of a party with ONLY 2 MPs, Lian Ker has done far better than Lims with 42 MPs 9against Atuk's 13), PORDA Lims
DeleteEh.... when MCA had 2MPs in opposition was so Loud and Proud, want to kick out Zakar Naik, now the same 2MPs in cabinet so kwai kwai....?
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MCA: Expel Zakir Naik
By ALLISON LAI
14 Aug 2019
PETALING JAYA: Controversial preacher Zakir Naik should be expelled and banned from Malaysia as he has proven to be a threat to racial harmony, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
"As a foreigner and wanted criminal, who is he to tell the rightful Chinese citizens to leave the country? Since Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has said that his acceptance in Malaysia was granted on humanitarian grounds, Zakir should have some self-respect, " said the MCA president.
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The issues are objectionable regardless who is in power.
DeleteBut some people are all too ready to excoriate DAP but give MCA and MIC a free pass.
I call that Bullshit.