Press Statement – UMNO led cabinet and its bigotry
The UMNO led government's relentless obstinacy and zealous efforts to shut out the grievances is nothing new but only to salvage its own dented ego although there are clear and present human right violations of the Malaysian Indian. Yet, salvaging one's own ego seems more paramount than the cause of humanity.
In reference to the recent reporting in the mainstream media, criticism seems to mount against the report submitted by HINDRAF on the Malaysian Indian Minority Report and Human Rights Violations 2008 as the UMNO led cabinet seems more concerned in shutting out the truth.
HINDRAF stands by its report based on facts and figures reported in the said report and not the usual rhetoric of the UMNO led mass media. The position taken by the cabinet and its coolies only begs the question on who it really serves – themselves or the people.
There are more than 30 violations and atrocities backed by researched news reports and publications in this report which are purely factual but the cabinet is more concerned in its bigotry and self denial, making rhetoric claims rather than addressing and tackling the issues put forward in the report.
Statements such as "we are deeply concerned with Waytha Moorthy's action as it would have harmful effects on what we have worked for and achieved during the past several months," by Dr Subra seems to be a veiled threat towards the Malaysian Indian community that they should keep quiet and accept the lip service that we have been fed for the last 52 years.
Rather than playing the mandore role in silence and submission, Samy & Subra should stand up for the Malaysian Indians and voice their concern for the systematic discrimination and marginalization of the Malaysian Indians and be a true representative of the society.
If UMNO disputes the report then I challenge them to have an open debate on these issues on a neutral ground i.e. in the UK or the USA.
The UMNO led government's relentless obstinacy and zealous efforts to shut out the grievances is nothing new but only to salvage its own dented ego although there are clear and present human right violations of the Malaysian Indian. Yet, salvaging one's own ego seems more paramount than the cause of humanity.
The Malaysian Indians along with those who suffer in poverty and are sidelined, including the majority of the Muslims, who have suffered enough under UMNO tyranny, definitely deserves a fairer government that listens to its society and tackle their issues without fear and favor.
HINDRAF calls for a United Malaysia that can rise and heed the voice for humanity, to become a truly multicultural nation.
Waytha Moorthy
HINDRAF – Chairman
From Chennai
