"I am convinced that the Chinese are trying to forget or erase this historical fact. Perhaps they think that Tanah Melayu which has been changed to Malaysia is co-owned (by them).
"But as a Malay, how can I accept such an assumption (on the part of the Chinese)?"
The above are excerpts from a comment penned by one Sulaiman, from Kuala Kurau, Perak, which was published on the Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia (Isma) website.
After coming under intense criticism over Isma president Abdullah Zaik Abdullah Rahman's remark that Chinese Malaysians are "intruders", the movement published a report stating that numerous Malaysians supported his stand.
It also published a handful of comments to that effect, under the heading 'Isma dapat sokongan padu rakyat Malaysia' (Isma has the solid backing of Malaysians).
Among them was Sulaiman's, who stated that the Chinese cannot be co-owners of this land because their ancestors originated from mainland China and the same applies for the Indians.
"So the Chinese should accept Abdullah's statement, there is nothing wrong with it.
"To me, it is not seditious. But what can I say, all this is happening because the Malays are too tolerant," Sulaiman added.
Another commentator, Siti Khairul Bariah from Sungai Petani, Kedah, also voiced support for Abdullah.
She commended him for clarifying a historical fact because there are many who wish to deny history.
"Abdullah's statement is something clear and must be made known. It is accurate that the Chinese immigrants who came with the British were intruders.
"I don't think Abdullah attempted to stoke racism, this is history. So why are the Chinese shouting? This is a fact," Siti Khairul added.
Zaim Shaari from Negeri Sembilan trained his guns on DAP, saying that its leaders openly opposed the implementation of Islamic laws.
"So aren't the statements by these Chinese leaders, which are hurtful to the Malays and Muslims, not considered seditious? This must be explained," he said.
'Their ancestors did not have permission'
Ahmad Hussain from Kelantan also agreed that the Isma president had mentioned a historical fact.
According to him, the Chinese not only "intruded" into Malaysia but everywhere else, for example in Australia, where they are also claiming all the rights there.
The Chinese, he added, must accept the historical fact as put forth by Abdullah.
The Isma report also quoted a social media user identified as Mohd Shazli, who defended Abdullah's remarks on the grounds of freedom of expression.
"It is good to remind them (the Chinese), so that they do not continue to attack Islam and the special rights of the bumiputera," he added.
On the other hand, blogger Pak Kaduk said Malaysia needed a leader like Abdullah Zaik, who is not afraid to speak the truth.
"It cannot be denied that their (Chinese) ancestors came into this land without the permission of our ancestors.
"So when you enter without permission, it means intruding," Pak Kaduk added.
In another report, Isma said that its branches have lodged more than 20 police reports against DAP leader Lim Kit Siang.
Accusing the veteran politician of sedition, Isma said the reports concerned Lim's statement that Isma was a form of poison that can destroy national unity.
"But as a Malay, how can I accept such an assumption (on the part of the Chinese)?"
The above are excerpts from a comment penned by one Sulaiman, from Kuala Kurau, Perak, which was published on the Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia (Isma) website.
After coming under intense criticism over Isma president Abdullah Zaik Abdullah Rahman's remark that Chinese Malaysians are "intruders", the movement published a report stating that numerous Malaysians supported his stand.
It also published a handful of comments to that effect, under the heading 'Isma dapat sokongan padu rakyat Malaysia' (Isma has the solid backing of Malaysians).
Among them was Sulaiman's, who stated that the Chinese cannot be co-owners of this land because their ancestors originated from mainland China and the same applies for the Indians.
"So the Chinese should accept Abdullah's statement, there is nothing wrong with it.
"To me, it is not seditious. But what can I say, all this is happening because the Malays are too tolerant," Sulaiman added.Another commentator, Siti Khairul Bariah from Sungai Petani, Kedah, also voiced support for Abdullah.
She commended him for clarifying a historical fact because there are many who wish to deny history.
"Abdullah's statement is something clear and must be made known. It is accurate that the Chinese immigrants who came with the British were intruders.
"I don't think Abdullah attempted to stoke racism, this is history. So why are the Chinese shouting? This is a fact," Siti Khairul added.
Zaim Shaari from Negeri Sembilan trained his guns on DAP, saying that its leaders openly opposed the implementation of Islamic laws.
"So aren't the statements by these Chinese leaders, which are hurtful to the Malays and Muslims, not considered seditious? This must be explained," he said.
'Their ancestors did not have permission'
Ahmad Hussain from Kelantan also agreed that the Isma president had mentioned a historical fact.
According to him, the Chinese not only "intruded" into Malaysia but everywhere else, for example in Australia, where they are also claiming all the rights there.
The Chinese, he added, must accept the historical fact as put forth by Abdullah.
The Isma report also quoted a social media user identified as Mohd Shazli, who defended Abdullah's remarks on the grounds of freedom of expression."It is good to remind them (the Chinese), so that they do not continue to attack Islam and the special rights of the bumiputera," he added.
On the other hand, blogger Pak Kaduk said Malaysia needed a leader like Abdullah Zaik, who is not afraid to speak the truth.
"It cannot be denied that their (Chinese) ancestors came into this land without the permission of our ancestors.
"So when you enter without permission, it means intruding," Pak Kaduk added.
In another report, Isma said that its branches have lodged more than 20 police reports against DAP leader Lim Kit Siang.
Accusing the veteran politician of sedition, Isma said the reports concerned Lim's statement that Isma was a form of poison that can destroy national unity.
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