S Manikavasagam is first time Member of Parliament Malaysia, Kapar(P.109).He stood under the ticket of Parti Keadilan Rakyat(PKR). He also sits in PKR's Supreme Body Council and PKR's Political Bureau Member .
Most Major Online Newsportals including Malaysiakini flash out news calling to Sack Ahmad Ismail from Barisan Nasional and arrest him under ISA. The latest call was from Gerakan’s national women’s wing chief Datuk Tan Lian Hoe ahead of Barisan Nasional’s Supreme Council Meeting.
Beside Gerakan , Defence Forces Chief Jen Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Zainal has asked the government to take stern action against those who bring up racial issues. Since , he believe such issues can bring about chaos to the country. The same reason given by Prime Minister when arresting Hindraf 5 leaders and most of ISA detainees.
Malaysianinsider reported that the General’s remarks comes amid rising tensions brought about by the controversial comments about the Chinese in Malaysia which was made by Bukit Bendera Umno division chief Datuk Ahmad Ismail. Abdul Aziz’s is considered unusual because it is rare for Malaysian military officials to comment on civilian issues.
If Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi still PM for all not just PM for UMNOputrans it’s time for him to take stern action irregardless who they are. Ahmad’s action to side step Deputy Prime Minister and other Nasional Leaders shows he is all out to create racial disharmony in Malaysia.
Ahmad’s supporters getting more wild by tearing by Former Chief Minister Photo showing that UMNO much more interested with their own agenda. They forgotten Barisan Nasional consist of almost 45% of non Malays whose interest also the burden of it’s government. If this can happen to a former Chief Minister imagine what will happen to a ordinary Malaysian.
It’s time for stern action otherwise just resign don’t let another May 13 to happen as claimed by a Senior UMNO Leader on his blog recently.
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Sep 9, 2008 at 16:02:43
Ethnic cracks widen in Malaysia’s ruling coalition
By SEAN YOONG – 2 hours ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s governing coalition sought to defuse a racial row Tuesday after a Malay official made a stunning outburst by warning the ethnic Chinese minority not to become greedy for political and economic power.
Ahmad Ismail, a district chief in the United Malays National Organization ruling party, claimed that the Malay majority was losing patience with minorities, particularly ethnic Chinese politicians.
“I urge the Chinese not to become like the Jewish in America, where it is not enough that they control the economy, but they also want to dominate politics,” Ahmad told a news conference late Monday in northern Penang state.
“Consider this a warning from the Malays,” Ahmad said. “The patience of the Malays has a limit. Do not push us against the wall, for we will be forced to turn back and push the Chinese for our own survival.”
Gerakan, an ethnic Chinese-based party in the National Front coalition government, later announced it was severing ties with Ahmad and Malay officials in Penang who publicly backed him. Gerakan leaders have recently warned they may consider quitting the government, largely due to dissatisfaction over racial issues.
The National Front comprises 14 groups spearheaded by Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s Malay party, which shares power with parties that have traditionally represented ethnic Chinese, Indians and other minorities.
The dispute is a fresh headache for Abdullah, who is struggling to hold the coalition together amid a threat by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to seize power by luring government lawmakers to his side by next week.
Growing dissatisfaction about racial policies prompted many Chinese and Indians to vote against the government in March general elections. Many Malays also backed the opposition, causing the National Front to retain power with only a simple parliamentary majority.
Abdullah said he was “utterly unhappy” with Ahmad’s comments and promised to “take stern action over the matter.”
Chinese officials are likely to pressure Abdullah at a National Front meeting Tuesday to penalize Ahmad, who rankled ethnic Chinese last month when he described them as “squatters” and “immigrants.” Police said last week they were investigating Ahmad for possible sedition, which is punishable by three years in prison.
Most Chinese and Indian Malaysians are descendants of 19th and early 20th century immigrants who came as traders, laborers and miners during British colonial rule.
Ethnic Chinese now comprise a quarter of Malaysia’s 27 million people, while Indians form less than 10 percent. They have grown increasingly vocal about alleged government discrimination in economic, social and religious policies.
Malays, who constitute about 60 percent of the population, enjoy a host of privileges in jobs, education and business as part of an affirmative action program launched in 1970 following racial riots fueled by Malay frustration over the Chinese community’s wealth.
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