DAP pledged its support to PAS

DAP is caught in the same unresolved dilemma as whether continue to support PAS as DAP has persistently disagreed with the institution of a Islamic state.

Islamic party PAS came under more fire following its determination to implement the hudud laws, an aspiration which was recently reignited by its vice-president Husam Musa.

Husam Musa

Surprisingly, DAP has pledged its support to PAS’ candidate in the upcoming Kuala Terengganu by-election, despite conflicting views on the Islamic state issue and hudud laws.

DAP's national chairperson Karpal Singh said DAP will continue to support PAS, especially by campaigning for the party in Kuala Terengganu.

He, however, cautioned that recent upheavals coalition have affected DAP's enthusiasm.

"PAS should refrain from rocking the boat after the March 8 tsunami. It is quite obvious that the public want an alternative and we can attain that alternative in the next election. I think PAS should hold its peace," said Karpal.

The opposition stalwart was referring to the furor over PAS vice-president Husam Musa’s comments about hudud laws in a public debate in Kota Bharu recently. He had said that PAS would have implemented the Islamic law had Pakatan Rakyat taken over the federal government on Sept 16.

Husam had made the statement in reply to Umno Youth chief aspirant Khairy Jamaluddin's challenge to state PAS' plans were it to take over the federal government.

Karpal suspended for two days by Pandikar

By accusing Speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia of being "not serious" and "playful", DAP chairperson Karpal Singh has been suspended for two days from Parliament.

Karpal Singh

Karpal took offence to Nazri referring to Wee Choo Keong (PKR-Wangsa Maju) as 'blind'.

"The minister has insulted the disabled people, and as I represent them, I want him to retract!" said Karpal.

The heated exchange went on until Pandikar had to interject and said the minister had done nothing wrong. Pandikar added that the word 'blind' did not refer to any disabled people.

Unconvinced, Karpal then trained his anger at the speaker, stating: "You are not serious and are being playful (about this)!"

"I have given you a warning and I have to take action under the Standing Orders. I am suspending you for two days from Parliament," said Pandikar.

Hindraf threatening the national security

The Malaysian Government has banned the illegal organization Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) organization based on Section 5(1) of the Societies Act 1966 as it poses a threat to national security.


Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar said in a statement that the government decided to declare Hindraf illegal after the ministry was satisfied with facts and evidence that showed Hindraf was being used for unlawful purposes and posed a threat to public order and morality.

He said the government move followed the result of monitoring and investigations by the country's Registrar of Societies (ROS) since Hindraf was formed.

"As a result of the investigations, the Home Ministry, as per its authority under sections 3 and 5 of the Societies Act 1966, has declared Hindraf unlawful and detrimental to peace, public order, security and the moral values of Malaysia."

Hindraf had actively exploited the Indian community to organize illegal assemblies and street demonstrations without permits that causing a large section of the ethnic Indians to rise up against the government and also hatred among the Malays and Indians in the country.

Syed Hamid said if left unchecked, Hindraf would continue to pose a threat to public order, the security and sovereignty of the country as well as the prevailing racial harmony.

Among 200 Hindraf visited Prime Minister only 1 wish Selamat Hari Raya

About 200 Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) activists visited the ministerial Hari Raya open house at PWTC last Wednesday but only one of them wish Selamat Hari Raya to Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, they had failed to shake hands even with other cabinet ministers.

Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said, “The rest which I heard very clearly, was, ‘Abolish the ISA! Free the Hindraf! Abolish the ISA! Free the Hindraf!’ That’s all they wanted to tell me. This is not the spirit of Hari Raya, where you wish (Selamat) Hari Raya, are happy and have fun and socialize.”

He said the Hindraf crowd created “a lot of unhappiness to a lot of people who were around”.

He said the activists enter into the hall where the main reception was held was accompanied by “a lot of noise”, due in part to their sloganeering over the Internal Security Act (ISA) and demands for the release of their leaders currently being detained.

Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi expressed ‘disappointment’ with the manner in which Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) activists 'visited' the ministerial Hari Raya 'open house'.

Instead of extending greetings to the hosts and other guests and acting in “the spirit of Hari Raya”, Abdullah felt that the activists had abused their admission and caused “a lot of unhappiness” among those present.

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Samy Vellu condemned Hindu temple demolition against Opposition’s promise

The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) officers had taken action to tear down a Hindu temple, the Sri Maha Kaliamman temple in Kampung Tasik, Jalan Baru in Ampang on Sept 9 2008.

MIC President Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu condemned the action, saying it went against the Opposition’s promise during the election campaign not to demolish any temples.

“It is very careless of the local council to demolish the temple without first relocating the temple,” he said in a statement.

Human Resources Minister Datuk S. Subramaniam said the MIC was extremely disappointed with the Pakatan Rakyat state government and the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ).


“Our stand all along has been that if a temple needs to be relocated due to road expansion or some other major development, it can be relocated with the agreement that a new place of worship be built in an ideal area,” he said.

After being informed of the demolition of the temple on Wednesday, Selangor MIC Youth Chief M. Yogeswaran immediately lodged a report at the Ampang Jaya police station.

Mahdzir Khalid urged DAP to take action against Kok like UMNO in the case of Bukit Bendera Umno division head

Kedah Umno Liaison chairman Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid urged DAP leadership to take action against the party’s central executive committee member, Teresa Kok, for her “almost like dog food” remark on the food served to her while in detention under the Internal Security Act.


He said a politician who is educated and has credibility will not make a statement which can hurt other people’s feelings.

He said Umno would have taken action against its member should the person concerned make such a remark as in the case of Bukit Bendera Umno division head Datuk Ahmad Ismail.


He said that as a political party, DAP should take action against Kok, who is Seputeh Member of Parliament, for insulting security officers and also jeopardizing the country’s good name.


“Teresa knew what she ate while in detention, but after her release she said the food served to her was almost like dog food.