Malaysians prize peace and stability. The use of violence is intolerable and only serves to anger and distresses the majority of law-abiding citizens. While economic advancement is the right of every Malaysian citizen regardless of race or religion, the scurrilous allegations of ethnic cleansing is a product of a sick credo and evildoing that only reflects more about HINDRAF itself than it does injure Malaysia ¢s reputation internationally.
As an eye-witness to the horrific effects of ethnic cleansing in Serbia and Kosovo it is evident that HINDRAF has no iota of conception of what the term really means and insidiously seeks to spin a tale of lies.
The Malaysian Government firmly rejects extremism or terrorism without exclusion or preference. The rebellion of the militant Islamic organization Al Ma¢unah which consisted of Muslim-Malays is a case in point. Its leaders and followers had committed a crime and were dealt with by the laws of the nation. HINDRAF similarly does not deserve any reprieve or sympathy.
Hitherto, the Indian community can pride itself on a great number of achievements and contributions to the nation. The community boasts successful entrepreneurs and tycoons. Furthermore, the scientists, lawyers, doctors and etc. have played a major role in developing Malaysia to what it is today. Their sacrifices must not go unappreciated and it is our duty to alleviate the living standards of all segments of the Indian as well as Malaysian population at large.
Therefore, let us bring together our brothers and sisters of all Malaysians in this period of national tribulation to the path of racial harmony and tolerance that has for so long defined our beloved nation.
Therefore, let us bring together our brothers and sisters of all Malaysians in this period of national tribulation to the path of racial harmony and tolerance that has for so long defined our beloved nation.
Dato' Mukhriz Mahathir
Chairman
The International & NGO Relations Bureau
Malaysia UMNO Youth Movement