(The Malaysian Times) - The MCA Publicity Bureau chairman, Datuk Heng Seai Kie slammed PAS Deputy President, Mohamad Sabu for calling on the former Premier, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad to just ‘sit down quietly’.
In the press statement sent to The Malaysian Times (TMT), Heng stated that although not all actions and words of Dr. Mahathir will find agreement with everyone, the rakyat must recognised that he was once the Prime Minister of Malaysia for twenty two years.
“Dr Mahathir has rights to air views, although not always palatable, it should be shown respect regardless,” added Heng.
Thus, Heng stressed that Mohamad Sabu or Mat Sabu as he is famously known as, hailing from the Opposition which always spouts freedom of expression should know this best rather than calling on the former Premier to just “sit down quietly.
No one should suggest a person to remain silent or suppress their opinions. Freedom of Speech is awarded to everyone despite their divisive opinions so long as it is done responsibly and not inflammatory.
Acknowledging the former premier’s sacrifices to the country, Heng said Dr. Mahathir has had strength in the past and has led the country. Whether one agrees with him is irrelevant to the years of service he gave to the people. This above all else should be respected.
“Mat Sabu mentions Dr. Mahathir as a “dictator”, but his demands to keep Dr. Mahathir from speaking emulate that of a dictator himself,” added Heng.
Heng later commented that it was extremely arrogant of Mat Sabu to say this.
These types of actions seem to be habitual and typical of Pakatan Rakyat (PR) leaders considering their past history of banning news agencies like News Straits Times, Berita Harian and Utusan Malaysia from covering their press conferences and events.
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