BUKIT MERTAJAM: People must not change historical facts or glorify communist terrorists, warned Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
The Prime Minister said no one should hero worship those who were cruel and traitors to the country.
“We have attained independence and lived in harmony. We give authority to the people and we respect the democratic process,” he said.
The country's leaders, added Najib, had used their wisdom to unite Malaysians in overcoming various challenges during independence, including fighting the communists during the Emergency.
He said although Malaysia was friendly with communist nations now that they had left their old ways behind, those during the Emergency had wanted to rule the country.
“The communists back then did not give freedom to the citizens as they were anti-religion. They were cruel and brutally killed people. That is why we opposed them back then,” he said at the national-level Malaysia Aidilfitri-Merdeka Open House at SMK Guar Perahu, Penanti, here yesterday.
In Bagan Datoh, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said it would not use the Internal Security Act (ISA) against PAS deputypresident Mohamad Sabu for his remarks over the Bukit Kepong attack.
“I feel it is not suitable to use the ISA against a politikus (politician),” he said, adding that the Act should only be used in matters related to national security.
“We have to follow procedures and the law. We leave it to the Attorney-General to decide on the next suitable course of action,” he said, adding that he did not think Mohamad's statements would affect the country's security and public order.
“The A-G is independent and the Government will not get involved,” he told reporters after the Bagan Datoh Umno Hari Raya open house.
Hishammuddin also said he would meet the ex-servicemen's association next week over Mohamad's statement.
Bagan Datoh Umno chief Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also Defence Minister, said former servicemen had expressed their disappointment over the remarks.
“Association members will sign a pledge to support the Government and criticise the recognition given by Mohamad to the communists,” he said.
Taken from The Star Online
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