Wednesday, September 17, 2008

PRESS STATEMENT BY DATO' CHUA JUI MENG ON AHMAD ISMAIL

Ahmad Ismail must be expelled

The Ahmad Ismail issue must be brought to a close. His attempt to excuse his racially divisive rhetoric is a slap in the face to all Malaysians, regardless of party allegiances, race or religion.

His act of violence is not only an offence against Koh Tsu Koon and Gerakan, but against the entire Barisan Nasional.

His actions are a direct challenge to the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister and the Malaysian Government. With his arrogant outbursts he dares to hold the whole country to ransom.

The seditious statements he makes are in direct contravention of Article 8 of the Federal Constitution that makes all Malaysians equal before the law.

This is the time for firm action, the Prime Minister must show that he is the leader of all Malaysians and expel Ahmad Ismail from UMNO.

The Prime Minister and the Cabinet must also discuss Ahmad Ismail’s statements, one of the most seditious I have ever encountered, and have him charged under the court of law.

I urge the UMNO leadership to be firm, put out this fire before it becomes uncontrollable.

They must decide now whether it is better to sacrifice one man or to risk the entire Barisan Nasional coalition.

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