“We don't accept any form of revolution, because revolution means bloodshed and making changes to the royalty, the right of traditional practices, Islam and Parliament,” Rais told a press conference after chairing a meeting in his ministry.
In remarks reported by Indonesian media - and re-published by Umno-owned Utusan Malaysia - Anwar was quoted as having said: “Kita sudah dekat dengan revolusi" (We are getting close to revolution).
Rais said Anwar's use of the word 'revolution' reflected the possibility that the PKR de facto leader would resort to violence.
He hoped the people understood that it is Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak - not Anwar - who is leading the country, with the majority support of the nation.
“Anwar only represents a minority, but he still used the word 'revolution', which is very contradictory to the institution of democracy in Malaysia,” Rais said.Commenting on the media coverage of the Bersih rally, Rais (left) said while the local print media provided a reasonable coverage, the foreign media had sensationalised the issue.
“The foreign media like to sensationalise the issue and give a picture that the situation in Malaysia is worrying, which it is actually not.
“They like to see this happen and portray a negative picture of Malaysia,” he said.
He also criticised the Internet media reports, which he described as “worrying”, and added there was a need to continue monitoring.
Meanwhile, on an unrelated matter, Rais said the cabinet meeting today did not discuss whether or not to make the Teoh Beng Hock royal commission of inquiry report public.
“Not yet, maybe we will wait until after prime minister comes back (from oversea), but we did not discuss the issue today.” - Malaysiakini
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