KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah PKR women’s wing has called for the replacement of the senator who mooted an anti-seduction law to protect men despite his apology and retraction earlier today.
Women’s chief Rahimah Majid urged the party leadership to seriously consider replacing Mohd Imran Abd Rahim, saying it is both appropriate and necessary to deal with him following his remarks.
The PKR central leadership council member also said this was not the first time that Imran, a retired navy officer and former Lumut MP, had made such proposals.
“We need to send out a clear message, and must be seen as very firm in our stand,” she said when contacted.
She added that Imran’s suggestion had tarnished Malaysia’s reputation as well as the image of the party.
Earlier today, Imran apologised and retracted his proposal made in the Dewan Negara yesterday.
“My intentions were sincere, so I did not think it would be seen as a big mistake that could offend women as well as men who consider it an insult,” he said in a statement.
However, Rahimah said Imran had made a similar remark against women in the Dewan Rakyat four years ago.
She said PKR, as a responsible political party and a component of the ruling government, should set a good example.
“In this case, replace the senator with someone who is more capable and of sound mind.”
Otherwise, she said, PKR risked losing its integrity and reputation among the people.- FMT
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