SEPT 2 — The main take-away from Friday’s cow head protest in Shah Alam is this: that the authorities apply one set of standards for Umno politicians and another for the rest of the country.
Just look at the lame response of the police to the action of the 50 men who marched in protest against the building of a Hindu temple and then compounded matters further with incendiary language.
Six days later and no one has been charged with sedition or any other offence for that matter. Sure, there has been stock answers of the “leave no stone unturned variety’’ and “take a serious view’’ but precious little action has been taken against individuals who promised to shed blood if the Selangor state government went ahead and built a place of worship for Hindus in a predominantly Malay area.
Just listen to Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein’s courtship of the residents in Section 23, some of whom were participants in the illegal march. He is meeting the residents today because “we want to be fair to everyone and give them a chance to defend themselves.’’ How magnanimous?
Would he be equally charitable the next time Malaysians are arrested for demonstrating against the Internal Security Act? Would he sit down and have coffee with Malaysians accused of other crimes to give them a chance to defend themselves?
The right forum for the instigators and participants of the cow head’s march to defend themselves is in court, not the minister’s conference room. But he is caught in a bind as are other Umno leaders who have been slow to condemn the actions of the protestors.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been silent. Datuk Shafie Apdal has been silent. Datuk Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has been silent. Datuk Khaled Nordin has been silent. Datuk Ali Rustam has been silent. Could it be that they agree with the actions of the protestors or they see a strategic opportunity to drive a wedge between the Malay electorate in Selangor and the Pakatan Rakyat government?
Or does it come down to this single fact: they can’t bring themselves to dress down their party men who inspired Friday’s march?
The brother of the Shah Alam Umno division chief was one of the chief actors in the parade last Friday. He was ably assisted by several Umno Youth officials who are not residents of Section 23.
In all likelihood, the party leadership will give these instigators a gentle rap on the wrist and move on. By doing so, they will send an unmistakable message to their party men that insulting the religion of other Malaysians is only a minor infraction.
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written by rocky, September 02, 2009
written by rocky, September 02, 2009
that is the truth but the police, MACC, AG and others act like there is no such thing and we are unable to see with own eyes on the double standard. They can't fool ALL of us. we know UMNO is above the law and their immunity is even better than royalty
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written by tony, September 02, 2009
written by tony, September 02, 2009
this is waht one malaysia,,stand for,,,one rule for umno another rule for the rakyat,,
whtever umno do,is right ,,whaever the other do is wroing,,,,,this is what we called one black malaysia
whtever umno do,is right ,,whaever the other do is wroing,,,,,this is what we called one black malaysia
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written by Jason, September 02, 2009
written by Jason, September 02, 2009
Since Umno likes to remain silent on such issues, when GE13 comes, the rakyat will make sure Umno is silent forever. They will finally pay the price for practising double standards.
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written by tony, September 02, 2009
written by tony, September 02, 2009
Obviously Najib lacks the political strength to rein in these thugs and their influential backers in his own party. This will spell the end of BN come GE13 or else the country will go down the drain.
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written by Jayenjr, September 02, 2009
written by Jayenjr, September 02, 2009
"In all likelihood, the party leadership will give these instigators a gentle rap on the wrist and move on. By doing so, they will send an unmistakable message to their party men that insulting the religion of other Malaysians is only a minor infraction."
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And that's why we - The Rakyat - must continue to send an unmistakable msg to UMNO/BN, that they are no longer wanted.
With these goons in their midst, Najib thinks he can take S'gor back?
Dream on.
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And that's why we - The Rakyat - must continue to send an unmistakable msg to UMNO/BN, that they are no longer wanted.
With these goons in their midst, Najib thinks he can take S'gor back?
Dream on.
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written by Ah Koon's KPI, September 02, 2009
written by Ah Koon's KPI, September 02, 2009
That is what 1Malaysia is all about. One rule for UMNO and their Ma Chai ma!
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written by jess, September 02, 2009
written by jess, September 02, 2009
UMNO and its storm troopers in Section 23 may have got off with a gentle rap on the wrist. But foreign investors will not forget the images of a bloodied cow head being kicked around like some surreal scene one would more likely expect in places like Afghanistan or Pakistan. If UMNO thinks it can promote racial and religious bigotry by its members and leaders and still attract foreign direct investments (FDI) which Malaysia desperately needs, it is only deluding itself. I cannot wait to see if they will cane Kartika after Ramadhan....
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written by peribahasa, September 02, 2009
"Action Speaks Louder Than Words"
All level headed rakyat totally agreed with you that the stock answers by the gomen are just that; - answers just to placate the oppressed and victims of injustice. No action or minimal action will be taken against the wrong-doers and then what?
Right thinking rakyat can see for themselves the "Double speak and double standards" action of the gomen. The gomen might think these rakyat are stupid and can be easily hood-winked.
The inaction by the gomen will only fuel further similar acts because the gomen has sent a message to these bigots (their party men) that insulting the religion of other Malaysians is only a minor infraction. Lets see what action will be taken by the gomen if it was the other way around.
As for MCA & MIC, they are just lapdogs, unable to voice out the feelings for the people they were supposed to represent. Instead they are more interested to protect their own positions in the party as seen in the powerplay presently infolding in both MCA & MIC. Bloody useless reps elected by the equally stupid people who voted them into parliment.
You can rest assured that these parties will be voted out in the next GE!
written by peribahasa, September 02, 2009
"Action Speaks Louder Than Words"
All level headed rakyat totally agreed with you that the stock answers by the gomen are just that; - answers just to placate the oppressed and victims of injustice. No action or minimal action will be taken against the wrong-doers and then what?
Right thinking rakyat can see for themselves the "Double speak and double standards" action of the gomen. The gomen might think these rakyat are stupid and can be easily hood-winked.
The inaction by the gomen will only fuel further similar acts because the gomen has sent a message to these bigots (their party men) that insulting the religion of other Malaysians is only a minor infraction. Lets see what action will be taken by the gomen if it was the other way around.
As for MCA & MIC, they are just lapdogs, unable to voice out the feelings for the people they were supposed to represent. Instead they are more interested to protect their own positions in the party as seen in the powerplay presently infolding in both MCA & MIC. Bloody useless reps elected by the equally stupid people who voted them into parliment.
You can rest assured that these parties will be voted out in the next GE!
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written by Aries, September 02, 2009
written by Aries, September 02, 2009
To the dumps with all those UMNO hypocrites and disabled ministers, either mentally or physically.
They have proven yet again that they are ONLY capable of recognising the faults of others, but not their own, their own greatness, but not that of others.
Rise against such hypocrites. They belong to the dumps.
They have proven yet again that they are ONLY capable of recognising the faults of others, but not their own, their own greatness, but not that of others.
Rise against such hypocrites. They belong to the dumps.
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written by Simon, September 02, 2009
written by Simon, September 02, 2009
Hello Malaysian, this is why we never ever can support UMNO-BN..they are destroying the racial harmony of this country, they are the pirates which stole away the country wealth belong to each & everyone of us, the rakyat !
They are arrogant leaders to say the least & they show no respect to the Monarchy, Constitution, the Laws & views of the Rakyat…in short they misrule is turning Malaysia into a path of pariah state like Myanmar , Zimbabwe..
I have wake up a long time ago, my vote will never goes to a party that’s destroying the peace, racial harmony & plunder the wealth of the nations…how you will be the same too.. mark + if you agree
They are arrogant leaders to say the least & they show no respect to the Monarchy, Constitution, the Laws & views of the Rakyat…in short they misrule is turning Malaysia into a path of pariah state like Myanmar , Zimbabwe..
I have wake up a long time ago, my vote will never goes to a party that’s destroying the peace, racial harmony & plunder the wealth of the nations…how you will be the same too.. mark + if you agree
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written by Abdullah, September 02, 2009
written by Abdullah, September 02, 2009
1Malaysia, People First, Performance Now
1Malaysia, UMNO check first, Others Catch Now
1Malaysia, UMNO check first, Others Catch Now
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written by longjaafar, September 02, 2009
written by longjaafar, September 02, 2009
Shame. This single act by the minister will have long lasting effect on the way we enforce our laws. But then UMNO is in that state of mind where the party and not the country comes first.
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written by don't trust BN, September 02, 2009
written by don't trust BN, September 02, 2009
This cow head incident is not an isolated one. I had my lunch at my regular stall vendor who is Hindu, just told that another cow head was left at the entrance of another Hindu temple in Shah Alam Section 11 last Saturday. A police report was made but still no action taken.
There seem to be a political agenda to instigate a riot so that BN can take over Selangor by emergency rule.
There seem to be a political agenda to instigate a riot so that BN can take over Selangor by emergency rule.
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written by drago99, September 02, 2009
written by drago99, September 02, 2009
Repeat: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been silent. Datuk Shafie Apdal has been silent. Datuk Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has been silent. Datuk Khaled Nordin has been silent. Datuk Ali Rustam has been silent.
I was also wondering about the same people above.
I was also wondering about the same people above.
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written by Online, September 02, 2009
written by Online, September 02, 2009
One rule for Umno, and one for the rest — Ain't that the truth
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written by focussed08, September 02, 2009
Never rule out that these actions undertaken by idiots were prompted/planned/instigated by those in position of power in order to enable another grab for power in Selangor!
written by focussed08, September 02, 2009
Never rule out that these actions undertaken by idiots were prompted/planned/instigated by those in position of power in order to enable another grab for power in Selangor!
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written by mustafa, September 02, 2009
written by mustafa, September 02, 2009
yes...just like Rohaizat case ....it is like a traffic offence only what......says Muhyiddin....
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written by Durian Besar, September 02, 2009
written by Durian Besar, September 02, 2009
What do you expect???
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The protesters were (likely to have been) sponsored by UMNO.
Look at the banners they carried, same printing style, same font, same colour with those used in the "DAP P*** Mak" demo.
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The protesters were (likely to have been) sponsored by UMNO.
Look at the banners they carried, same printing style, same font, same colour with those used in the "DAP P*** Mak" demo.
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written by vik, September 02, 2009
written by vik, September 02, 2009
And now we heard najib wants back selangor... please use the proper election method and not a back door gov. i cannot imageing me staying in selangor where bn rules... do disgusting
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written by tony, September 02, 2009
written by tony, September 02, 2009
we have here the darkest,,period in malaysia,,history,,and the worse ,,PM,,OF ALL,,, who still got the cheek every day,,to say one malaysia,,,,,,,,,but the thing he did,,,spoke otherwise,
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written by Kapten Ciku, September 02, 2009
written by Kapten Ciku, September 02, 2009
Ini macam 1Malaysia..... adui sakit kepala... kita tak akan di perdaya lagi. Caka tak seripa bikin.
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written by ckeong, September 02, 2009
written by ckeong, September 02, 2009
UMNO is above the law !! peaceful candle gathering, peaceful black shirt wearing has been dispersed and blocked by police, but this bloody sedition blood cow head is let go free !!
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written by anakMERDEKA, September 02, 2009
written by anakMERDEKA, September 02, 2009
The BN government leaders has deadened their conscience and lost sanity to administer. They were so professional to show the Rakyat what is right and which is wrong and quick to condemn others when their rights are infringed. They are the same persons administering the country and championing our cause to the world against injustices in other countries.
These are the same Ministers who act mute, pretend blind, plead ignorance or awaiting more feedback and claim suffering memory failure when issues threaten BN's integrity. Surprisingly, they boldly declare that action will be taken. Please lah, at least learn form Obama admitting mistakes made.
People first performance now means that it is only surface dressing with layers of cream on top and there is no substance. They are just like us CARI MAKAN. Do not rock the boat if the boat people are our friends.
Just imagine his firmness and seriousness in instigating policeman to take up a personal suit against PKR Gopala for assault. He is the Home Minister upholding the law
These are the same Ministers who act mute, pretend blind, plead ignorance or awaiting more feedback and claim suffering memory failure when issues threaten BN's integrity. Surprisingly, they boldly declare that action will be taken. Please lah, at least learn form Obama admitting mistakes made.
People first performance now means that it is only surface dressing with layers of cream on top and there is no substance. They are just like us CARI MAKAN. Do not rock the boat if the boat people are our friends.
Just imagine his firmness and seriousness in instigating policeman to take up a personal suit against PKR Gopala for assault. He is the Home Minister upholding the law
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written by ziggy, September 02, 2009
written by ziggy, September 02, 2009
RM,
You are Blinded by by your loyalty to UMNO, those are UMNO's Moles planted in the Oppositions.
The only way to teach UMNO a big lesson is to Vote them OUT come GE13.
As for the Home Minister Hishamuddin, he was there to pat those Bigots Protestors on their backs
for carrying out their Orders. We shall Vote him out come GE 13.
You are Blinded by by your loyalty to UMNO, those are UMNO's Moles planted in the Oppositions.
The only way to teach UMNO a big lesson is to Vote them OUT come GE13.
As for the Home Minister Hishamuddin, he was there to pat those Bigots Protestors on their backs
for carrying out their Orders. We shall Vote him out come GE 13.
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written by orangbiasa, September 02, 2009
written by orangbiasa, September 02, 2009
"the party leadership will give these instigators a gentle rap on the wrist and move on. By doing so, they will send an unmistakable message to their party men that insulting the religion of other Malaysians is only a minor infraction."
You are wrong Mr.Writer of this article, insulting the religion of other Malaysian seem no offence at all!!!!
After all they can be allowed to defend themselves in the comfort of the Home Minister.
You are wrong Mr.Writer of this article, insulting the religion of other Malaysian seem no offence at all!!!!
After all they can be allowed to defend themselves in the comfort of the Home Minister.
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written by amoker, September 02, 2009
written by amoker, September 02, 2009
It is ironic that since UMNO could not get Chinese and Malay to fight / riot (accusation on DAP) , they try to get Malay and Indians to fight.
All this to obtain power in Selangor. No wonder they are silent
All this to obtain power in Selangor. No wonder they are silent
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written by mamacarey, September 02, 2009
written by mamacarey, September 02, 2009
One rule for UMNO/BN, one rule for UMNO/BN supporters.
Then we have another rule for oppositions (opps in this case UMNO/BN is the opposition in Selangor but they act like they are the one in power. We also have another set of rules for the rakyat biasa who sokong UMNO/BN and the rakyat tak biasa who sokong PR, so how many rules are there in Malaysia, truly Malaysia Boleh!!!!! But in any case, just be ready, don't ever think Selangor will go easily back to BN, coz we ain't going to let that happen, we the rakyat will have our people's power come next GE.
Then we have another rule for oppositions (opps in this case UMNO/BN is the opposition in Selangor but they act like they are the one in power. We also have another set of rules for the rakyat biasa who sokong UMNO/BN and the rakyat tak biasa who sokong PR, so how many rules are there in Malaysia, truly Malaysia Boleh!!!!! But in any case, just be ready, don't ever think Selangor will go easily back to BN, coz we ain't going to let that happen, we the rakyat will have our people's power come next GE.
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written by din haron, September 02, 2009
written by din haron, September 02, 2009
Sebab itu rakyat tolak kamu BN, aku sokong perbuatan ini kerana ia mempercepatkan proses penyingkiran BN/UMNO itu sendiri.
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written by sgms, September 02, 2009
written by sgms, September 02, 2009
And let's commit to our unforgetable hearts that it be the Be-End, self-destruction rule!
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written by Robert, September 03, 2009
written by Robert, September 03, 2009
One rule for UMNO and another rule for the rest of the country has been the case for too loooong! We got a government that will see a wrong as right when it is committed by UMNO but they'll never see a wrong a wrong and a right sometimes wrong if it is committed by non UMNO. That is why the nation is turning away from UMNO. This includes all the races, including the Malays. The Malays know they themselves have been cheated of the capabilities by UMNO through brain washing and racial and religious incitement to maintain their grip into power.
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written by mha1952, September 03, 2009
written by mha1952, September 03, 2009
Just a slogan, Mr PM. 1Malaysia is just a slogan and a spin. Does the Home Minister do anything without your approval? Afterall he is your closest cabinet confidant and blood relative. Truth is you cannot control UMNO and neither could Tun Abdullah. Always trying to do it right is just gonna slide you deeper in the shit hole when you should be doing the right thing.
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written by Abdul, September 03, 2009
written by Abdul, September 03, 2009
To those ppl who say that the malaysian insider is being hypocritical by adovocating punishment for the cow head protestors and decrying action taken against PR protestors, are you truly blind? The PR protests are against discrimination and draconian laws like the ISA,.The cowhead protest was a blatantly racist and provocative action meant to ridicule the sacred animal of the hindus. Are both protests the same, in your view? Soon we will see the crucifix desecrated in such a manner, buddha statues and so on. What do u think would have happened a bunch of non muslims stepped on spat upong the Qu'aran? Do try to think a little, before you enter your comments into the comment box, it hardly reflects well on UMNO when its "cybertroopers" are such infantiles.
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written by Frustated Malaysian, September 04, 2009
written by Frustated Malaysian, September 04, 2009
Have the Indians protested on not allowing any Mosque to be built anywhere in Malaysia?....So why must we humiliate them in this way?...The Quran has never thought us to behave this way,and to disgrace our own bothers and sisters whom we share our homeland and nationality with...
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