KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- Special Officer to the Prime Minister, Datuk Nasir Safar will tender his resignation from the post following racist remarks he allegedly made at a 1Malaysia seminar in Melaka Tuesday.
The Prime Minister's office in a statement issued here Tuesday night said the remarks allegedly made by Nasir "does not in any way reflect the views of the Prime Minister."
"Datuk Nasir never intended to make any derogatory remarks. He spoke at length on the contributions made by all races in developing the country.
"Nevertheless, Nasir apologises for any offence caused.
"In light of this, Datuk Nasir will tender his resignation," the three-paragraph statement said.
Meanwhile MIC president Datuk Seri Samy Vellu, in condeming the remarks by Nasir, said that it did not reflect the Government's stand and that it had hurt the feelings of the Malaysian Indians.
"His views are entirely the opposite of the goodwill shown by the Government and the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak) under the 1Malaysia concept," he said in a statement issued here Tuesday.
He said Nasir should be punished under the Sedition Act for his derogatory remarks.
Meanwhile, MIC Youth secretary Shivarraaj Tuesday night lodged a police report in connection with the statement made by Nasir at Sentul Police station.
Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam said the immediate action taken by Najib in response to the derogatory remarks by Nasir indicated the prime minister's seriousness and commitment in ensuring the success of the 1Malaysia policy.
"This should act as deterrent to ensure that similar statements are not repeated by any quarters. The government of today is very receptive to the sensitivities of all communities," said the MIC Vice President.
1 comment:
Nothing derogatory about it.
mca are the prostitutes and mic the beggars.
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