fbpx
Connect with us

Opinion

Why Are Politicians Who Give Racist Remarks Still Being Allowed To Represent Malaysians?

img_20200625_125942

Published

My-Post-2020-07-14T105721-626-2
Source: Astro Awani & PGAction

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

With great power comes great responsibility, said Uncle Ben, a comic book character. Yet, in reality, Malaysians with great power seem more interested in making insensitive remarks.

One good example of this is when politician Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim (BN-Baling) decided to make a comment on DAP representative, Kasthuri Patto’s (PH-Batu Kawan) skin colour.

Kasthuri was speaking up about the lack of women tabled to replace the current parliamentary selection committee when Abdul Azeez randomly said “too dark, cannot see”. He then added, “put on some powder”. Astro Awani took to their Twitter page to showcase the aftermath of the racist comment.

In the video, chaos ensued as Kasthuri’s colleague, RSN Rayer urged new Dewan Rakyat speaker, Azhar Harun to instruct Abdul Azeez to retract his comment and apologise.

“You must have some order, you cannot allow him to use such language. I urge the speaker to make a ruling for Baling to retract his comments and to apologise,” he said.

Abdul Azeez, on the other hand, responded by saying, “I am also dark, cannot be seen. So it’s not an issue. How can I retract if I am dark too?”

Baling 3 1

At one point, Kasthuri even read out a passage from the Standing Orders of Dewan Rakyat 36(4), stating that, ‘It shall be out of order for Members of the House to use offensive language or make a sexist remark’, before adding that Abdul Azeez’s comment was also sexist because he asked her to wear powder.

Abdul Azeez’s comment came totally out of the blue and unrelated to the matter that was being discussed at hand, hence, it is only understandable to believe that he was speaking about Kasthuri, who was the speaker at that time.

How can we eradicate racism in Malaysia when our politicians, who are supposed to be leaders and role models, are the ones openly spewing and justifying racism?

Such insensitive attitude should not be condoned in any form of government and should not be the representation of the general public.

Abdul Azeez has since apologised and retracted his comment, adding that the comment was not targeted towards Kasthuri but was in reference to the not-so brightly lit seating area, as according to The Malaysian Insight.

We genuinely hope that the Dewan Rakyat will take the necessary actions and steps to prevent such an act from happening again.

 

Disclaimer: This is an opinion article that is meant for open discourse in the community.

 

Also read: M’sian Senator Suggests Introducing Sign Language As Third Language In Educational Institutes

My Post 2020 07 13T183119.988

Source: YouTube

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Feat-Image-Ganu-Dun-3 Feat-Image-Ganu-Dun-3
News2 months ago

Did You Know: The Terengganu Exco For Women’s Affairs is a Man & No Female Ever Held The Position

Despite women making up the majority of registered voters in Malaysia with 10,622,151 or 50.3% in the 15th General Election...

Collage-18-52 Collage-18-52
News2 months ago

SG Driver Smashes M’sian Driver’s Rear Window With Golf Club on Expressway, PDRM Investigates

Driving is sometimes about patience, especially when you encounter a situation that grinds your gears but there is never a...

Poop-On-Everest Poop-On-Everest
News2 months ago

Mount Everest Climbers Will Now Need to Buy Poo Bags & Bring Their Faeces Back When Descending

Scaling mountains means that an individual has limited things that they can bring and will be in nature for the...

Fireworks-Cannot-After-Midnight-1 Fireworks-Cannot-After-Midnight-1
News2 months ago

PDRM: Public Advised Not to Play With Fireworks After 12am or Risk Facing Action

As with all festivities, firecrackers are a hot item, and many love to play with them, especially at night. PDRM...

Collage-3-155 Collage-3-155
News2 months ago

KTMB Introduces Open Payment System at 80 Stations via Apple Pay, Debit Cards & More!

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) Komuter is gearing up to introduce support for the open payment system across 80 stations...

My-Post-1-2024-02-09T151501-148 My-Post-1-2024-02-09T151501-148
News2 months ago

This M’sian-Owned London Megastructure Has Been Named Among World’s Best Cultural Spots!

National Geographic recently released its newly expanded Best of the World 2024 guide that shares superlative experiences, hotels, restaurants, and...

Collage-1594 Collage-1594
News2 months ago

Cheras Man Bags Nearly RM11 Million Jackpot for Magnum 4D With Lucky Numbers 7474 & 3964

You’ll never know what luck awaits you and if it’s yours, it’ll be yours no matter where you go. A...

My-Post-1-2024-02-09T124559-609 My-Post-1-2024-02-09T124559-609
News2 months ago

Pet Dog in Penang Dies After an Alleged Drunk Person Slashed it Because it Apparently Bit Them

Disclaimer: Graphic content. Viewer discretion is advised. Being a dog owner can be a tricky situation. You have to train...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY