Reconsider ‘thosai’ plan, says Ambiga

ARCHIVES 2012

By admin-s On May 18, 2012

(Free Malaysia Today) – The Bersih co-chairperson says such actions infringe on the privacy of an individual and Malaysians must be respectful of private spaces.

Bersih co-chairperson S Ambiga has asked a NGO planning to set up a thosai stall outside Deputy Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar’s house to reconsider its decision.

Despite her residence being the target of such incidents, the former Bar Council president said these actions transgressed the law and amounted to being a public nuisance.

“I strongly urge all to refrain from these acts which infringe on the privacy of an individual. I urge those who are proposing to give the thosai to make them and distribute them to charity,” she told FMT.

“Everyone must work towards making Malaysia a better place for all and we must be respectful of private spaces,” she added.

Yesterday, NGO WargaAMAN announced that it would set up the stall outside Khalid’s house in Ampang on Sunday.

WargaAman said it would distribute the thosai for free to the public in an attempt to promote the dish, which had been declared a heritage food.

Khalid, who welcomed the plan, however, suggested that it be held at a nearby field since his house was not a suitable location.