Hisham raps MIC men who dissed Dr M

(The Star) – The idea to “garland” Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s photograph with slippers was rude, uncalled for and extreme, said Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.

He said even if MIC members were unhappy with the former prime minister’s statement or “so-called interference in the party’s affairs,” its members should not have gone to the extent of being rude and disrespecteful.

“I view this … as extreme and disrespectful. We must never forget our values and culture of respecting others. If we want others to respect us, then we must accord respect to others.

“We must lead by example and in this case, MIC members must show that they respect others, respect leaders and are individuals who value culture and tradition,” he said on Monday.

Hishammuddin, who is also Home Minister, was commenting on a suggestion raised during the MIC convention to garland Dr Mahathir’s photograph with slippers.

The suggestion came as some members were upset with the former premier who had made statements on party president Datuk Seri Dr S. Samy Vellu.

Dr Mahathir was quoted by Tamil daily Makkal Osai that Samy Vellu had done nothing for the well-being of the Indian community in this country.