KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The personal attacks on Bersih co-chairman Datuk S. Ambiga at her home are not racial, but due to her role as leader of Bersih, said Human Resource Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam.
He said such incidents, including protests in front of Ambiga's house in Bukit Damansara, were not only not supported by the MIC but also Umno and MCA.
"They have stated their disapproval of such protests. Yes, Ambiga is part of our community but the public's anger is directed at her because of her role in the movement," he told reporters after presenting a cheque for RM100,000 to set up classes for autistic children, here Tuesday.
Subramaniam, who is also MIC deputy presient, said this when asked if the attacks on Ambiga were racially motivated.
"The issue here is that the government has provided them a chance to state their opinion in not only one place, but the whole country, and we do not need street demonstrations," he said, adding that the Bersih rally was used as a political tool by various quarters.
He said such incidents, including protests in front of Ambiga's house in Bukit Damansara, were not only not supported by the MIC but also Umno and MCA.
"They have stated their disapproval of such protests. Yes, Ambiga is part of our community but the public's anger is directed at her because of her role in the movement," he told reporters after presenting a cheque for RM100,000 to set up classes for autistic children, here Tuesday.
Subramaniam, who is also MIC deputy presient, said this when asked if the attacks on Ambiga were racially motivated.
"The issue here is that the government has provided them a chance to state their opinion in not only one place, but the whole country, and we do not need street demonstrations," he said, adding that the Bersih rally was used as a political tool by various quarters.
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