DAP stay silent on hudud challenge

(The Star) – HUDUD was brought up several times during the sitting with two MCA representatives challenging their DAP counterparts to make their stand clear.

The issue was brought up by Dr Sheikh Ibrahim (PAS Sungai Abong), who said there was no harm in hudud.

“When parties like the MCA belittle hudud law, they also belittle Islam,” he said and was immediately interrupted by Datuk Tee Siew Kiong (BN Pulai Sebatang) who challenged DAP representatives to state their stand.

“I guess DAP agrees with what PAS wants and that is why they are just keeping quiet,” he said.

Dr Lee Hong Tee (BN Jementah) also challenged DAP to make a stand on the matter.

“Tell the people. Do you support PAS’ hudud law or not?” Tee asked.

He was interrupted by Dr Boo Cheng Hou (DAP Skudai) who started quoting from Buku Jingga.

Dr Sheikh also said that only those who stole or were involved in bribes were scared of hudud.

Tee, however, said the MCA was not afraid of hudud but added the Federal Constitution was sufficient and no additional law was needed.

Meanwhile, at a press conference, the MCA backbenchers club again reiterated that DAP was just brushing aside the issue.

“We need a concrete answer from them so that the people are not confused,” said club chairman Datuk Ng See Tiong (BN Parit Yaani).

He also urged the Opposition to stop harping on the same issues, including their statements on the state going bankrupt by March next year due to financial mismanagement.

“I pose a challenge to him (Dr Boo). If the state goes bankrupt by midnight, March 12, I will resign. If it doesn’t, he should resign,” said Ng.

He said Dr Boo should also apologise to karaoke singers in the state who were upset after he made a statement on Monday through a poem claiming they were liars.