PETALING JAYA - More criticisms poured in today from all sides against Kuantan Wanita Umno chief Datuk Zaiton Mat over her recent statement asking those who dislike the Barisan Nasional (BN) government to leave the country.
Senior DAP leader Lim Kit Siang said this is a very shocking statement to be made by a party member whose party has been in rule for half a century and this show's her shallow mindset.
"Her comment reflects on their leadership and this is against the prime minister's objective of uniting the people under the 1Malaysia concept," he said.
Lim, who is Gelang Patah MP, added if the people are asked the leave the country "we wont be able to become a high income and developed nation which is one of the aims of Vision 2020".
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam also slammed Zaiton for her statement.
"This is a mischievous comment which does not reflect the views of BN.
"In a democracy we recognise dissent and the role of BN is to win back those who disagree rather than ostracise them," the MIC deputy president said via a text message to theSun.
"This is not the first time we are hearing such arrogant remarks from the Umno leaders and this is the problem of having political parties that survive on racial issues," said Seputeh MP and DAP national vice-chairperson Teresa Kok on the matter which has irked many Malaysians.
"To rebut the racist remarks of this Umno leader, maybe I should say to her, 'if you are not happy with people who fight the BN government and champion the cause of justice and democracy in Malaysia, you should leave the country'," Kok said. - The Sundaily
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