Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email Following the furore over Perak Sungai Rapat assemblyperson Hamidah Osman’s racial insult in the state assembly, the state UMNO and BN had publicly apologized.
In a statement, state Umno secretary Datuk Ramly Zahari said the
remarks of Hamidah, who is also Gopeng Wanita Umno chief, were
regrettable.“As such, Umno and Barisan apologises to
those, especially the Indian community, who felt slighted or
offended,” he said yesterday.“Although she has retracted her words at the state assembly,
it is felt that we should still extend our apologies in order to
maintain the good relationship among the races,” said Ramly.“We hope it will be accepted with an open heart by everyone,” Ramly added.
In NST, the following is mentioned:
In a statement faxed to the New Straits Times office here yesterday
evening, Perak Umno liaison secretary Datuk Ramly Zahari said he was
instructed by state liaison chairman Datuk Seri Tajol Rosli Ghazali to
issue a statement on the matter.He said Tajol Rosli wanted the
matter dealt with quickly for fear it would affect race relations since
the issue had drawn flak from the public.Ramly said Perak Umno
and the state Barisan Nasional regretted “the slip of tongue” by Sungai
Rapat assemblyman Hamidah Osman and “apologised to all quarters who are
unhappy with the remark, especially the Indian community”.“Hamidah had retracted her statement in the state assembly.
“Nevertheless, to maintain a good relationship among the
races, we hope this statement of regret and apology will be accepted
with an open heart by all parties,” he said.Ramly admitted that Hamidah had uttered a remark which insulted the
Indian community, but maintained it was merely a slip of the tongue.
Her statements caused much anger in the community, with many police reports being made and at least two protests being held.
MIC’s Samy Vellu also expressed unhappiness over her statements.
For the record, Hamidah had apologized 3 times publicly to community. Time to move on. We forgive, but not forget.
they’ll apologise but their mentality will never change .
Read from RPK’s site where similar harsh remark was uttered by an umno assemblywoman after the Kampung Medan incident .
As i said it’s in their hearts .
“Time to move on. We forgive, but not forget.”
I agree with MP here.
VJ
how about Anwar’s remarks ? And Khalid’s insults ?