Saturday November 24, 2007
Cancel march, urge Indian groups
KUALA LUMPUR: Community leaders from 25 leading Indian associations have backed MIC’s call for tomorrow's Hindraf march to the British High Commission to be cancelled because there are too many political, economic and social concerns at stake.
“Investors are watching us closely, and if they do not have good vibes about this country, they will shift their attention elsewhere.
“The country and its people stand to lose tremendously. If the intention is sincere, just get a few men to hand over the memorandum to the High Commission,” said Malaysian Associated Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry public relations and publicity chairman K. Ramesh.
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Media statement: Saravanan speaking during the press conference at the MIC office in Kuala Lumpur Friday. |
Saravanan said calling off the gathering was the best approach to prevent any untoward incident.
Like Ramesh, Saravanan questioned the motive behind the gathering.
“The High Commission is not even open on Sunday, so why plan the march on a rest day?” he asked.
Malaysia Hindu Sangam national central council member C.M. Kopalan said the MIC and the Government had helped to fund, build, repair as well as settle relocation and land issues for temples nationwide.
Malaysia Punjabi Chambers president Datuk Daljit Singh said the group would not support any gathering with a hidden agenda to foster ill will.
The leaders said they would advise their 500,000-odd members to steer clear of the gathering.
In Putrajaya, Umno Youth chief Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said the “silent majority” should make itself heard and stand up to people with their own agenda.
He said racial and religious sentiments made for a dangerous cocktail that could spell disaster. He also cautioned Umno Youth members to remain calm.
In Kangar, Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail advised the people not to join any illegal assembly.
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