By R.S.N. MURALI , The Star
murali@thestar.com.my
MALACCA: The state MIC has refuted allegations that Sungai Rambai assemblyman Datuk Hasan Abdul Rahman uttered a racial slur and urinated on a picture of Bersih co-chairman Datuk S. Ambiga and is willing to offer a Datukship recommendation to anyone who can provide proof.
Its chairman Datuk R. Perumal challenged those who accused Hasan of such an act during a high-tea programme in Merlimau on May 19 to step forward with evidence.
“I have known Hasan for a long time.
“He is vocal, but a modest and jovial person who would certainly not make such racial remarks.
“I believe such slander came about because Hasan is popular and some are afraid of his fame and trying to sabotage him so that he won’t be fielded as a candidate in the general election,” he said.
Perumal said he would arrange for anyone with proof to be bestowed the title, which has been allocated to the party, during the investiture ceremony in conjunction with the Malacca Governor’s birthday in October.
“We have no qualms in giving away the coveted title, which is traditionally allocated to the party and supposed to be only bestowed on individuals who have contributed immensely to the state or country.
“We just want the truth to be revealed.
“The SMSes alleging Hasan as a person of immoral character who uttered derogatory words against a member of the community were detrimental to Barisan Nasional,” he said in an interview.
In a front-page report in a vernacular daily on May 21, it was alleged that Hasan had kept his urine in a bottle before splashing it on a picture of Ambiga.
The report claimed that Hasan, who is also deputy exco for the Malacca Works and Public Amenities Committee, uttered racial remarks.
When contacted, Hasan, who is from Umno, said the opening of the drinking bottle was too small for him to “harvest” his urine.
“Why must some quarters slander me in such an uncouth manner?
“Are they envious of my popularity or just afraid of my boldness in highlighting shortcomings among certain civil servants in the state?” he said, denying the allegations.
murali@thestar.com.my
MALACCA: The state MIC has refuted allegations that Sungai Rambai assemblyman Datuk Hasan Abdul Rahman uttered a racial slur and urinated on a picture of Bersih co-chairman Datuk S. Ambiga and is willing to offer a Datukship recommendation to anyone who can provide proof.
Its chairman Datuk R. Perumal challenged those who accused Hasan of such an act during a high-tea programme in Merlimau on May 19 to step forward with evidence.
“I have known Hasan for a long time.
“He is vocal, but a modest and jovial person who would certainly not make such racial remarks.
“I believe such slander came about because Hasan is popular and some are afraid of his fame and trying to sabotage him so that he won’t be fielded as a candidate in the general election,” he said.
Perumal said he would arrange for anyone with proof to be bestowed the title, which has been allocated to the party, during the investiture ceremony in conjunction with the Malacca Governor’s birthday in October.
“We have no qualms in giving away the coveted title, which is traditionally allocated to the party and supposed to be only bestowed on individuals who have contributed immensely to the state or country.
“We just want the truth to be revealed.
“The SMSes alleging Hasan as a person of immoral character who uttered derogatory words against a member of the community were detrimental to Barisan Nasional,” he said in an interview.
In a front-page report in a vernacular daily on May 21, it was alleged that Hasan had kept his urine in a bottle before splashing it on a picture of Ambiga.
The report claimed that Hasan, who is also deputy exco for the Malacca Works and Public Amenities Committee, uttered racial remarks.
When contacted, Hasan, who is from Umno, said the opening of the drinking bottle was too small for him to “harvest” his urine.
“Why must some quarters slander me in such an uncouth manner?
“Are they envious of my popularity or just afraid of my boldness in highlighting shortcomings among certain civil servants in the state?” he said, denying the allegations.
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