Bian slams Hisham for scaremongering
By Joseph Tawie, Free Malaysia Today
KUCHING: Sarawak PKR has chastised Home Affairs Minister Hishammuddin Hussein for commenting on the purported ‘Christianity as the official religion of Malaysia’ issue without first conducting a thorough investigation into the matter.
“It is most unfortunate that Hishammuddin chose to comment on the issue without first conducting a thorough investigation into the matter.
“This irresponsible act and lack of initiative by the home minister, no less, only serves to inflame already frayed emotions over a sensitive matter,” said PKR chief Baru Bian, who is also the state assemblyman for Ba’Kelalan.
“The Federal Constitution is very clear that the official religion of Malaysia is Islam. As law abiding citizens, we subscribe to the law and are guided by the country’s constitution.
“I’m surprised that the home minister has little faith in the Federal Constitution, as evidenced by his ill-informed statements,” said Bian.
“Federal ministers from Umno should not allow their emotions to sweep away their intellect and come out with sensational statements that smack of scaremongering.
“It is cheap, crude and cowardly. To scare Muslims into a siege mentality insults the intelligence of the very people they are trying to endear.
“Sarawakians regardless of religious affiliation must not to be hoodwinked into swallowing Umno’s desperate attempts at cause confusion by blowing up religious issues for political gains.
“In Sarawak, we enjoy a unique culture of not only tolerance but mutual respect for all religions. Umno’s dangerous shenanigans are certainly not welcome here,” he said.
Constitution is clear
On the matter of Bernard Dompok who rightly stated that the Federal Constitution is silent on the PM’s religious affiliation, Bian said the home minister should learn from his colleague.
“Instead of fuelling fear, it is incumbent upon the home minister to educate the public and ensure national security.
