Guan Eng slams army promotion dog whistle from Hadi's son-in-law
DAP national adviser Lim Guan Eng has called for 'severe punishment' against a PAS leader who seemingly took issue with the appointment of Malaysia's first Chinese lieutenant general.
Urging authorities to prosecute Sungai Buloh PAS division chief Zaharuddin Muhammad, Guan Eng issued a stern reprimand over the latter's 'extremist and racist post'.
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The Star
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- The Star
PAS distances from controversial FB post, says Johnny Lim's appointment should be celebrated
PETALING JAYA: PAS takes seriously the controversy involving a social media post by one of the party's division leaders speculating on the country's future leadership, says Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. The PAS secretary-general, in a statement Wednesday (June 25), emphasised that the post, or any similar posts, were the personal views of the individual and completely contrary to the official policies, resolutions, and vision of PAS. "PAS is committed to and upholds the principles and reality of racial and religious diversity as a unique and valuable characteristic of our society that must be nurtured in the best possible way. "Racism or racialism in any form or colour has no place in PAS, nor does it fit with the broader culture and national aspirations of this country," he said. Takiyuddin said the appointment of Mejar Jeneral Datuk Johnny Lim Eng Seng as a Leftenan Jeneral of the Malaysian Armed Forces is a historic event that should be celebrated by all citizens. "The abilities, achievements, progress, and success of any Malaysian in any field is good news for everyone. Congratulations from PAS to Leftenan Jeneral Johnny Lim," he said. Takiyuddin also said PAS continually reminds members to remain cautious and careful in their actions. "Every PAS member should always remember that one of the conditions for becoming a PAS member is loyalty and obedience to the party. "Therefore, PAS will not hesitate to take disciplinary action against any member who violates party discipline, including insensitive behavior that tarnishes national unity aspirations and creates disharmony and suspicion in society," he added. Earlier Wednesday, Sungai Buloh PAS chief Zaharudin Muhammad had come under fire from political leaders for suggesting, in a now-deleted Facebook post, that Malaysia will have its first Chinese prime minister by 2058 following Leftenan Jeneral Lim's appointment as the first Chinese three-star general.
Sinar Daily
an hour ago
- Sinar Daily
Steven Sim slams Pas leader for questioning Johnny Lim's appointment
'When the enemy's bullets come, they don't ask whether our soldiers are Malay, Chinese, Indian, Kadazan, Iban or Orang Asli," he said. Human Resources Minister and Penang DAP chairman Steven Sim - Photo by Bernama SHAH ALAM – DAP urges the authorities to take stern action against a Pas leader who questioned the appointment of Datuk Johnny Lim Eng Seng as the first Chinese Lieutenant General in the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF). Penang DAP chairman Steven Sim said he was disappointed and saddened by the statement made by Sungai Buloh Pas chief Zaharudin Muhammad, who questioned Lim's appointment just because he was Chinese. Sim stressed that Lim was indeed qualified to hold the position as he has served more than 40 years with the MAF. 'The statement by the Pas leader actually insults the thousands of young Malaysians who wear the military uniform every day, willingly being away from their families, rain or shine, sleeping in jungles and at borders to sacrifice and protect the sovereignty of this country. 'When the enemy's bullets come, they don't ask whether our soldiers are Malay, Chinese, Indian, Kadazan, Iban or Orang Asli. But when an appointment is announced, there are those who place race above recognition for service and sacrifice to the nation,' he said in a statement, today. Datuk Johnny Lim Eng Seng during an interview at the National Resilience College in Putrajaya. The Human Resources Minister said Zaharudin's statement on Lim's appointment also appeared to undermine the trust of the MAF and the Yang di-Pertuan Agong as the Supreme Commander of the armed forces. 'Such malicious statements reveal the true attitude of Pas towards the non-Muslim community in this country. 'Is the sacrifice of this Lieutenant General, over 41 years of service still not 'worthy' of celebration in his view? 'Should a soldier's love for this country be measured by the colour of his skin?,' he asked. Sim said he also wondered whether Zaharuddin had ever heard the name of Rear Admiral (Rtd) Tan Sri K. Thanabalasingam, the country's first local Royal Malaysian Navy chief. 'Has Zaharuddin ever heard of Brigadier General (Rtd) Datuk Seri Goh Seng Toh and many other non-Malays of the soil who have held high positions in the MAF? 'Statements that are racial, seditious and treasonous in tone such as this deserve to be met with firm legal action as a lesson to politicians, regardless of party, to never play with the fire of racism,' he said.
New Straits Times
an hour ago
- New Straits Times
PPP Youth lashes out at criticism of first Malaysian Chinese lieutenant-general
KUALA LUMPUR: PPP Youth has criticised a politician whose now-deleted Facebook post had allegedly criticised the promotion of the nation's first three-star general of Chinese descent. In congratulating Lieutenant-General Johnny Lim Eng Seng, PPP Youth chief Sathiah Sudakaran said the promotion was a recognition of his outstanding service and contributions over 41 years. He said in the conext of Malaysia Madani and a progressive nation, race or religious background should never be the basis for appointments to key national positions. Sathiah said the wing took "serious exception" to the posting of Sungai Buloh Pas chief Zaharuddin Muhammad, for questioning the promotion. "Such a statement not only insults the individual appointed but also tarnishes the dignity of thousands of Malaysians who have contributed to the nation across various sectors, including in defence. "What is more concerning is that the remark indirectly undermines the trust placed by the Malaysian armed forces and questions the wisdom and authority of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the supreme commander of the armed forces, in making this appointment. "This is not only disrespectful, but can also be seen as incitement and an affront to one of the nation's highest institutions." Sathiah said the authorities must take firm action against remark. "Racial politics must never be used as a tool to sow hatred and division among Malaysians who live in a diverse and multicultural society." Sathiah's statement comes after Armed Forces chief General Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar had also slammed criticism of Lim's promotion, though he did not mention anyone by name.
