Abdullah Dismisses Claims Of Racial Clashes In Pasir Gudang

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Tuesday dismissed claims of racial riots in Pasir Gudang, Johor, last Friday.
He said it was an attempt by irresponsible parties to cause tension and animosity among the races in Malaysia.
"Ridiculous. This is another attempt by people who want to raise matters that can cause anger, tension and animosity among the people.
"If they don't succeed, there will be stories about racial clashes in Johor next," he told reporters after chairing the Umno supreme council meeting here.
Abdullah said the claims were the work of people who had nothing better to do.
"They slander a little bit or more. For the Malays, this is the biggest sin. God condemns such people. But they don't care, they do it anyway," he said.
Asked whether action would be taken against these people, Abdullah said: "If what they said has gone beyond the boundaries and can cause racial tension, of course action must be taken against them.
"Let them give their views if they still want to, as long as they don't cause chaos among the people and in the country."
Asked why there were still people who raise sensitive issues that can undermine unity despite the country's 50 years of independence, he said these people did not care much about the good of the country, unity and sensitivities.

tunku : what will happen to this nation which is celebrating 50 years of independence.the situation is getting quite rough from day to day. the leaders should really look into this matter seriously before it get worse. it's time for malaysia to have political parties which are not on racial base anymore. we should change the model or the system. our education structure need reform.to all my fellow malaysian, we are one, we are malaysian and malaysia is our beloved country. let us stand together to put our nation ahead as the enemy is not within the country but from outside. if we are united come what may we'll pull through any difficulties but if we are split up then it's easy for the enemy to manipulate us.we need a leader which can control any situation not a week leader like the current we are having.we have become a country that talks of race and religion on a daily basis and we should stop it and leave together peacefully.