Former MPs slam Mahathir for spewing 'venom' against Malaysian Indians

 

Dr Mahathir Mohamad has undone whatever little good he has done for the country with his latest rant about Malaysian Indians, lamented a DAP leader.

According to former Klang MP Charles Santiago, Mahathir should be ashamed of himself for spouting such "venom" in his twilight years.

"Indians and Chinese have contributed to the socioeconomic and political development of Malaysia. Mahathir should be ashamed of himself for such venom.

"Action must be taken against him for such divisive statements that are potentially harmful in this multiracial society," Charles said today on X, formerly known as Twitter.

He was responding to Mahathir's remark to Indian satellite TV channel Thanthi TV where he said that Malaysian Indians are not completely loyal to the country as they still identify with their country of origin.

Mahathir added that one should identify as Malay to have the right to call the country their own.

Charles also said that Mahathir fully realises that the latter was inciting bigotry and hate with his latest remarks but does not care about the consequences of his actions.

"Is he desperately trying to stay relevant? Especially in his twilight years?

"Then he must know that we are fed up with his hate-filled rants. Malaysia does not belong to a select few but to all Malaysians," he added.

On a related matter, former Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto said Mahathir was the last person who should be talking about loyalty, especially when it touches on roots and heritage.

“I’m a proud and loyal Malaysian, unlike you. I work hard to see Malaysia at her best.

“You were the setback we never deserved,” she said on X.