MC
3:43pm Wed Jan 29th, 2003
 

I would like to know what the Sekretariat Melayu Muda thinks of Umno Youth (supporters') threat to burn down the Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall?

Is that a clear example of  "maintaining strong cordial relations with their counterpart from other races" and of "continuing to strengthen that relationship based o­n the principles of respect, tolerance and understanding"?

I think not.

I want to know why the SMM o­nly have closed-door sessions and private meetings. If they really want to know what the rest of the population feel and thinks, why don’t they hold open forums to discuss issues in a rational and calm manner?

I would also like to know what the Sekretariat Melayu Muda thinks of the many police reports lodged by other groups against Umno Youth for insensitive and uncalled-for statements, where no action has ever been taken against them. Does the SMM think this is fair? Does the SMM care?

Don't the SMM know that Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi themselves have already said that the 'crutches' will have to go someday? So, when is talk about these 'crutches' considered seditious and when it is not?

And why isn't the branding of the Chinese as communists considered seditious too? Oops, I forgot what sedition is all about.