Consider resigning as temple concerns appear unheeded, ex-DAP MP tells ministers

Malaysiakini : Former DAP lawmaker Charles Santiago has called on ministers, whose concerns over issues involving Hindu temples appear to have gone unheeded, to seriously consider whether they should remain in the cabinet.

“At the moment, the government appears unwilling to listen in any meaningful way, and the statements by these ministers risk reinforcing the perception that they have little real influence within the cabinet.

“If, within the next week, nothing concrete emerges in terms of a firm decision or clear policy direction, these ministers should seriously consider whether remaining in the cabinet serves any purpose. 

“A resignation would be a powerful signal that the concerns of the community cannot simply be noted and ignored,” he told Malaysiakini.

Charles’ statement follows Digital Minister and DAP chairperson Gobind Singh urging the police to take immediate action against those accused of desecrating sacred Hindu symbols, after the cabinet discussed the issue yesterday.

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo

Earlier, Human Resources Minister R Ramanan and Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Minister Steven Sim had pledged to raise concerns over racial and religious provocation during the cabinet meeting. 

Ramanan also warned of a small group allegedly being paid to incite racial tension. “They are agents provocateurs. Now we must determine who is paying them,” he had said.

Steven Ong : All influential and ex ministers who are concern that deaf dictators will destroy this country should consider champaigning for a new coalition lead by Rafizi Ramli . They should convince the voters what is the best solution for all Malaysians

HangTuahPJ : I saw a comment in a FB post where it was mentioned that Wan Azizah told one of the recalcitrants during her buka puasa session 'you are doing a good job'. Hmmmmmm.

Politicians are Parasites : Absolutely 100% spot on Charles. The DAP & PKR MPs & ADUN’s (especially the Indian & Chinese ones) are all muted & behaving like someone has their hands on their galls. 

Shameless. They shud resign without a doubt. The can’t control one Zamri Kalimuthu??? Shocking. Things will only get worse and the PMX will regret it soon. GE16 is round the corner.

Open minded 2281 : DAP ministers have become beggars begging to the cabinet and police to take action on insults to other religions. Time to resign and have some principles. PMX has also brushed aside the RCI for Azam. Shameless DAP if its ministers do not resign.

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