Monday November 26, 2007
No need for street protests
KUALA LUMPUR: MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said people should use existing forums to voice their problems and not resort to street protests.
The MIC and Government would not support street demonstrations as a way of resolving problems, he said in a statement.
The party was aware of the issues and problems confronting the Indian community “but street protest is not the answer,” he added, commenting on the Hindraf street protest yesterday.
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Taking to the streets: The Hindraf protest along Jalan Ampang. — AZMAN GHANI / The Star |
“We have resolved many problems and issues through consultation and dialogues with the Government without resorting to street demonstrations,” he said.
He said issues of education, the economy and social issues had been resolved through direct consultation with the Federal, state and local governments.
“There are some matters that has to be done behind closed doors as they involved sensitive matters but the Government has always been supportive,” Samy Vellu said.
“The leadership of Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has been very supportive and sympathetic towards our cause,” he said.
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Violent act: A police car damaged at Batu Caves early Sunay morning. |
“It is a ploy to smear the name of the Government in the eyes of the world,” he added.
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