By Asrul Hadi Abdullah Sani
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 – The Home Minister today defended and justified last Friday's cow-head demonstration after meeting with Malay-Muslim representatives of Shah Alam's Section 23 at his office here today.
Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein pointed out that the residents felt victimized and had no intention to stir racial emotion.
“They are not getting off scot-free. They felt victimised and feel that there is another valid explanation on their part. There was no intention on their part to cause racial divide. They, the organisers, who are sitting left and right of me, didn’t even know that somebody was going to bring the head of the cow during that demonstration.” he said.
He added that the residents only wanted their voices to be heard but it was unfortunate that “the publicity they received was negative because it was linked with racial and religious sentiments.”
A group, claiming to be Muslim residents of Section 23 in Shah Alam, the new site of a Hindu temple, held a demonstration outside the Selangor state secretariat last Friday, dragging a severed cow-head, an animal sacred in Hinduism, which they stomped on and spat at under the gaze of the riot police.
The act was carried out by a group of 50 protestors who oppose the relocation of the Sri Mahamariamman Temple to Section 23 from Section 19, claiming the area is mainly occupied by Malay-Muslims.
The 150-year-old temple was built on a plantation which over the years was developed into housing estates by the Selangor Development Corporation (PKNS). No provisions were made to relocate the temple, which is now in the middle of a Muslim majority area.
Hishammuddin told reporters that the police allowed the demonstrators to proceed because the numbers of protestors were small.
“They said that they were very conscious and all that they wanted to do was to voice their unhappiness about the willingness of the state government to listen to their requests. I was told that even the Hindus there are not so passionate that it is built there (section 23),” he said.
Hishammuddin refuted claims that the protest was organised by Umno and said that the location allocated by the state government is not suitable because Section 23 is predominantly Malay.
However, a check last week showed the neighbourhood was multi-racial, with Indians making up more than a quarter of those who live there.
“If I wanted to use the issue to create chaos in Selangor, I can but we didn’t take such actions,” Hishammuddin said.
He tried to play down the cow-head incident by pointing out that there were previous incidents where a pig-head was used.
“I have it in my records to show there were cases where a pig-head was used by irresponsible parties including leaving the head in front of an Umno building covered by an Umno flag,” he said, but offered no details of such an act.
The Umno vice-president warned irresponsible parties not to provoke racial sentiments because it goes against the concept of 1 Malaysia.
Hishammuddin told reporters that the residents had met with Hindu Sangam two days ago and both parties will be releasing a media statement tomorrow.
“If it can be resolved quickly and can be done with both sides understanding each other ... why would we want to penalise anybody?” he said, suggesting he was not in favour of legal action to be taken against any of the protestors.

written by sri, September 02, 2009
"it was learnt that hindus too did n ot favour teh temple there" . which hindu did he talk to..
what about the muslims who did mind the temple being built there?
would the muslim-malay majority there prefer a bunch of gangster living next to them rather than temple going indians?
people who go to temple are generally peaceful peopel just like people who go to suraus or mosques.
why are these peopel against these group of hindus who live next to their house...?
sri
written by Hisap, September 02, 2009
written by Bigfoot, September 02, 2009
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written by Krishna, September 02, 2009
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written by OldSchool, September 02, 2009
written by spock, September 02, 2009
written by Anak Malaysia, September 02, 2009
written by frags, September 02, 2009
Anyway Hisham, I think you best look for a new job, since come next election, you'll be needing one.
written by Renegade, September 02, 2009
written by Schizzy, September 02, 2009
Throwing out an excuse that Indians don't want the temple there? Sounds as ridiculous as his response to the protest. Just yesterday we found that Indians WANT the temple there. Looks like Hisham has only been listening to one side of the story, if at all.
Speaking of stories, why are UMNO guys suddenly talking about a pig head wrapped in an UMNO flag. We've heard no news of such a thing. What is this thing they're talking about?
written by humblediver, September 02, 2009
1. No Actions Taken - As expected
2. No Police Action - Due to Small Numbers Konon!!!!
3. NO UMNO/BN involvement??? - Yeah right as if all Malaysians were born yesterday Hisham!!!
All I can say is that the end is definitely near. Keep calm Rakyat Malaysia. Don't fall into their trap of divide and conquer. 3 years is not long to wait. As long as justice is served and UMNO/BN is voted out. Even now there is dissention in their ranks. Leader says 1MALAYSIA, Deputy says Hidup Ketuanan Melayu!! Go figure!!!
written by burstaxon, September 02, 2009
Doubt it Sham, regardless of motive.
written by donplaypuks, September 02, 2009
Less than 50 people who had gathered for candle-light vigils have been arrested in PJ and Penang as were some who were having brekafast in a coffee shop in Ipoh. Lawyers who came to represent their clients have been arrested at police stations in KL.
Now this 50 who claim innocence after the event, that 'others' brought the cow's head, are being excused by a sudden burst of previously unheard of UMNO/BN laisez faire attitude from a Minister for Home Affairs dubbed Kerismudin?
Double standards and plain bull shit!!
dpp
We re all of 1 race, the Human race
written by MalaysiaForAll, September 02, 2009
written by cslee, September 02, 2009
written by butt.foxx, September 02, 2009
Earlier it was because it may turn violent....
If protests and gatherings are illegal in public area then there's no question whether its small or big or if its peacefull or violent......they are just illegal. How can you have different set of laws or enforcement of law all the time.
Just really unbelievable...
written by It's OK, September 02, 2009
Really kah? So, we can now protest with pig head, duck head, cow head, chicken head and fish head if the crowd is 50 of less? Is that right mr. kris
written by greateagle, September 02, 2009
The pighead wrap in UMNO flag was done incognito by radicals with personal agenda but the COWHEAD incident is open defiance starting from th local mosque after friday prayers.Where is your commonsense that is if you have any.
written by straightvoice, September 02, 2009
Can I say I kill somebody and then say I don't mean to do it?
What was done were deliberate and you still justified for them....this is injustice of the highest order....
Getting sick of this rubbish more and more each day....
written by Alex, September 02, 2009
With this statement, it confirms that UMNO is behind the protests. Or else, those protesters are under ISA already!
1 Malaysia? ONE MY FOOT!
written by gasper, September 02, 2009
The bleeding cow head ,the fiery words and vile repulsive actions were all very typical of the average Malaysian
written by It's OK, September 02, 2009
Really kah? Well Subang Jaya/USJ is NOT predominantly malay, why so many mosques and suraus there ?...some multi-million ringgit ones too.
written by Beekay, September 02, 2009
written by Steven Ong, September 02, 2009
According to him if you wrapped a pig head in a flag, we can also stompped and spit on a cow head. You can used any animal head to demo when you are angry. Its Ok , its allright.
When you hold a demo, you can allow a stranger you do not know to insult him. Its ok. He can accept that. He wont penalised you for it. ( But not in Myanmar, Aung San was penalised for allowing an intruder into her house. How lucky you are in Malaysia. )
The people can demo but not any political party.
What can we the rakyat do?
The answer: Pray to Allah for mercy and His blessing.
written by Don, September 02, 2009
I wish I could also say I'm surprised.
written by conspiracy theorist, September 02, 2009
stop bullshitting. everything you are saying here are deluded & a distortion to the fact:
"residents felt victimized and had no intention to stir racial emotion" - the 40% hindus in the area without a temple are victims. depriving others of their religious right because one is majority is bigotry no matter how you put it.
"the residents only wanted their voices" - how many times true malaysians (not from bn of course) also want their voice to be heard. instead, they were choked with tear gas, splashed with chemical water & beaten up with baton!
"police allowed the demonstrators to proceed because the numbers of protestors were small" - i thought your running dogs from pdrm stated that they did not take action because the crowds were volatile. also the crowd of candle light vigils were small too. now what is what?
"the Hindus there are not so passionate that it is built there" - samy vellu ang gang?
"didn’t even know that somebody was going to bring the head of the cow during that demonstration" - 'i killed someone but didn't know who brought the knife'... lame. what about the "guarantee bloodshed & racial tension" statement?
go fly kite kerismuddin!
written by antubiul, September 02, 2009
written by CONCERNED PERAKIAN, September 02, 2009
written by Richard Loh, September 02, 2009
written by NoBN, September 02, 2009
Those that opposes PR state govt will not be arrested while those who opposes BN federal or state govt will be ISA-ed, tear-gased, etc. Selective arrest and persecution is what Hishammudin meant by not in favour of legal action against the cow-head protesters.
written by Non-Muslim, September 02, 2009
Are you telling me that I can go to a mosque and protest over it being built in my area which is 90% Non-Muslim and then you will tell all the Muslims to forgive me and not to be sued or imprison for my actions. For I was only trying to voice out my dissatisfaction over the mosque being built in a mainly Non-Muslim area because the BN government did not give me space and time to voice it out before it was build.
What the protester has done is TOTALLY wrong and should be punished accordingly as per the Law of this country. Unless the BN government is just as quilt.
written by Abdullah, September 02, 2009
What I can't stand is you treating us like stupid morons.
The leaders of the protest realised and someone was carrying a cowhead in a protest against Hindu temple relocation and yet they did nothing to stop that person. In fact, they went along, carried the bloody cow head for 300 metres, place it in front of the state secretariat and even stepped on it. Common don't tell us that they did not know what was going on.
The difference between the incidents involving pigs carcass / heads and this one is that in the former the perpetrators were not known, not videotaped, not watched by policemen, did not give follow up comments and were not met by you. So, again pls stop treating us like morons that you are and compare the pigs incident with the cow protests. Both are wrong. But your defence of the cow head protesters is repulsive and stupid.
written by frankio, September 02, 2009
"Hishammuddin told reporters that the police allowed the demonstrators to proceed because the numbers of protestors were small."
Who is he to practice double standard when only more than 5 grouped in attending the candle light vigil were being chased and manhandled just like they were pushing the cows to the slaughter house?!
Who else can respect the law if this imbecile Minister were to blatantly manipulate law in his own hands?!
Suckers!
written by Eric, September 02, 2009
Guess what? Malaysia's home minister condones the latter :0
Well if this is not incitement of the first order, then I do not know what is. PEOPLE, if you want BN to stop ruining this country before it is too late: REGISTER TO VOTE! If you already are, please get your kids, your nieces and nephews, your friends'kids, your neighbors' kids to register before it is too late.
1 Black Malaysia. Democracy First. Elections Now.
written by fed-up rakyat, September 02, 2009
written by wira, September 02, 2009
written by rocky, September 02, 2009
confirm there are 2 sets of laws in this country
written by strupper2003, September 02, 2009
I am not surprised and was expecting it.
And don't be surprise too when the rakyat vote BN out in the next general election.
written by Hardened, September 02, 2009
THIS, from the cousin of the current Prime Minister, who hails from one of the most powerful and prominent political families in this country.
THIS, from an UMNO leader who is being groomed to become the future leader of Bodohland.
THIS, from the keris-waving imbecile who never apologized for his actions.
Defend them all you will, Hisham. It just shows that your prejudice and bigotry is part of every fibre of your being. The message that I am hearing loud and clear from you is that muslims are special. They have the right to trample on non-muslims who dare to infringe upon their exalted status in this country. Muslims can riot, pillage and threaten to "spill blood" of others when they are irked - and the government will support them. This is what I am hearing from you.
Whatever hope I had left for this country has just evaporated. May you enjoy your keris-waving antics for years to come as Bodohland continues to decline into apartheid and anarchy. As of this moment, I have stopped caring.
Selamat Hari Merdeka to all cow-head tramplers. It truly has been your 52 years.
written by AL Justseelah, September 02, 2009
You think umno will let it go so easily without creating another may 13 if its true? This idiotic lair will just say anything to divert away his own racist self. Tell me kerisman, why are there so much hate in you for your fellow Malaysians of other races and faiths? What did they ever do to you and your family?
We will not be exploited by racist morons like you and the cow head losers you defended. You and your party not only lost the respect of Malaysians in general but you also lost our VOTES!
written by Sad & Ashamed To Be Malaysian, September 02, 2009
written by Malaysian, September 02, 2009
written by superyoga, September 02, 2009
But then again when power comes to head, what else you exepct - he wants to defend his position like DPM! Teach them a lesson and throw them out - i also will not be surprised we will have a pig-head thrown to a masjid and then they blame the other race because UMNO needs to stay in power!!!
With DPM, Zainuddin, Awang Selamat, Ibrahim Ali, Khairy, Hishamuddin - Malaysians do not need enemies!!!
written by vincent, September 02, 2009
written by mersingkanan, September 02, 2009
This is what the country has been going through for the past 20 years. Imagine Malaysia is already 50 years old as a country yet it is still talking about social harmony, racial stability, and things that had happened 50 years ago and not about the future of its people like educational integration, social integration, cross boundary economy, ....things about leading to the next 20 years of the country in this competitive and challenging economic environment.
This can only happen when you have leaders who can only think of things like this, as if they are still living in their village or in their old life comfort. Life has been far too good for them all this years. It has always been provided for, given, handed to or allocated for without much efforts, thinking, energy, or real work.
When the crunch comes they resort to things or practises or ways that only people who are weak mentally or have low values would do or say. This is what is happening with the current team. Completely incompetent. The PM better reviews his team and do something fast. Otherwise disaster is in the making which can bring back Malaysia another 20 years, much worst than the 60s !
written by MadeADifference, September 02, 2009
Brace yourself for domination by foreign workers since they are the majority in KLCC/Petlaing Street .......
written by Joel C, September 02, 2009
written by JOHAN09, September 02, 2009
written by Ricky, September 02, 2009
Does that mean that we can bring a pig head, burn the qoran and protest. Wake up minister and don't set a precedence for others to do the same.
written by ngbh, September 02, 2009
second: and Minister defending bigots? i'm in a sense of hopelessness now
third: protestors seemed to be enjoying bringing the cow head throughout the protest, so how can they say they don't know anything abt it???
fourth: can i just say sorry after i'd insult other ppl religion, ON PURPOSE?
written by sam, September 02, 2009
written by Kaeff, September 02, 2009
Another thing is what is Hisham trying to say when he brought up the "Pig's head" issue. Is he trying to imply that it is all right to do the cow's head stunt to insult the Hindu and created racial tension amongst the rakyat now because there was also an insidence of pig's head involving umno?
What a load of rubbish! I think Hisham should resign as the Home Minister as he is not able to distinguish his role as between a minister (where he owe a duty to ALL Malaysian) and as an UMNO member (where his interest only to UMNO and no others). Very sad till today we still have minister like that.
written by Kera , September 02, 2009
take the dagger and say its not to incite...
take a cow head and step on it and that's not to incite?
it doesn't take much to understand the mentality of this bunch of people, after all they are crooks.
Crooks and cronies think alike either for profit or they are born like this.
no one elected them into perak...yet they come up and says the perak people wants it.
don't let me see this fellows on the street...just don't.
written by newbie, September 02, 2009
written by showsomemercy, September 02, 2009
written by Bn Supporters No more, September 02, 2009
Mr home minister you are a total disgrace to your office and to your family name. ONN Jaafar and Tun Hussein Onn were never such bigots that you have turned out to be. With immediate effect all 16 members of our clan leadership with extended families who are staunch supporters of BN, have decided to abandon the BN cause, because of its CAKAP TAK SERUPA BIKIN inapptitude, Good bye sir, come next election we will show BN, Anak tirikan the non muslim supporters of BN at your own peril. We will henceforth support Pakatan Rakyat.
written by Abdul Said, September 02, 2009
written by Yong Chee Keong, September 02, 2009
When a few hundred Muslim ptoestors went to a Church in Ipoh to intimidate the worshippers, nothing done.
When two journalists entered a church in KL and took part in a sacred ritual and published it in an islamic magazine, no action taken by the Police and AG either against the journalists nor against the magazine.
And here, again looks like nothing.
Looks like Muslims can do anything and get away with it.
Can you imagine if non-muslim were to protest against the building of a mosque in their ares by carrying a pig's head! What is the difference? Pork is haram for Muslim and Beef is haram for Hindus.
It is time the government starts reprimanding and not protect the Muslims when they commit atrocities.
Do not try to score political points.
written by Careful, September 02, 2009
I think BN has a next step.
They are trying to make the people angry, then probably hire someone to throw some haram things into a place of worship and make it look like a retaliation. All these done to try to stay in power so that they can corrupt more, and get billions.
Careful now.
written by midLIFEcrisis, September 02, 2009
written by james loh, September 02, 2009
written by xenos55, September 02, 2009
written by jh, September 02, 2009
written by Nic, September 02, 2009
NN
written by susie, September 02, 2009
written by Hengky, September 02, 2009
They, the organisers, who are sitting left and right of me, didn’t even know that somebody was going to bring the head of the cow during that demonstration.” he said.
====> Then do the law immediately and bring justice to those who bring and parade the cows!! Also, if the cow is not part of the agenda and you caught by surprise, why still let the procession go on?
"He added that the residents only wanted their voices to be heard but it was unfortunate that “the publicity they received was negative because it was linked with racial and religious sentiments.”
====> What do you call the action of bringing a cow head and step on it??? Isn't that religiously insensitive?!!
“If I wanted to use the issue to create chaos in Selangor, I can but we didn’t take such actions,” Hishammuddin said.
====> You don't take actions because they are caused by your own goons!!!
“I have it in my records to show there were cases where a pig-head was used by irresponsible parties including leaving the head in front of an Umno building covered by an Umno flag,” he said, but offered no details of such an act.
=====> Prove it!! This is the first time I heard about it.
“If it can be resolved quickly and can be done with both sides understanding each other ... why would we want to penalise anybody?” he said, suggesting he was not in favour of legal action to be taken against any of the protestors.
=====> Good. Everyone! The govt has given green light for you to go out and create issues that can raise religious sentiment! Let's do it at the BN control states!!!
written by sawyer, September 02, 2009
written by JSEW, September 02, 2009
what blistering barnacles - seriously baffles me!
written by Hooo haaa! What a cowdung remarks! What an insulted remarsk from the 1 Malaysia home minister!, September 02, 2009
written by leslieteoh, September 02, 2009
written by red_devil, September 02, 2009
If there really was such a case where a pig head was wrapped in UMNO flag, then by all means go ahead, find the perpetrators and prosecute them. It still does not justify the acts of the cow head protesters.
52 years on, and this is the best we get from our Home Affairs Minister. How sad indeed!
written by BrightEyes, September 02, 2009
Ah well, so much for Najib's 1Malaysia.
Voters, you know what to do.
written by V, September 02, 2009
These crooks should be afraid.
written by Leong Yook Kong, September 02, 2009
written by Blah!, September 02, 2009
If Hissammuddin is not sacked, then this is the end of 1Malaysia.
written by Bondi, September 02, 2009
written by Bondi, September 02, 2009
2 Wrongs do not make a Right
Don't be so Pig headed.
written by Aries, September 02, 2009
Someone shouted threats that THERE WILL BE BLOODSHED AND RACIAL TENSION if the relocation of a Hindu temple proceeds as planned.
BUT the minister Hisham prefers to be believe the protesters' ridiculous and ludicrous claim that THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF AND DID NOT KNOW WHERE THE COW HEAD CAME FROM!!
Perhaps Hisham thinks the cow head had dropped from the sky! As no one knew where it came from?
// Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein pointed out that the residents felt victimized and had no intention to stir racial emotion. //
No intention to stir emotion even when they ISSUED THREAT OF BLOODSHED AND RACIAL TENSION??? What kind of logic is this?? The minister is taking all of us as clowns and idiots! Isn't that an INSULT to our intelligence?? Peace loving people ARE VERY DISTURBED, SADDENED AND SCARED STIFF by the threat!!! And the minister believes the protesters did not stir emotion??
Residents opposing the relocation of the temple feeling VICTIMISED??? Victims of what? Of a godly and devout act of building a temple?? WHAT A LOAD OF BULL! Those idiotic and nincompoop protesters trying to play VICTIM?? After they had the glee, audacity and uninhibited tyranny of browbeating and bullying others of different faith with threat of BLOODSHED and UNREST??
// He ( Hisham ) added that the residents only wanted their voices to be heard but it was unfortunate that “the publicity they received was negative because it was linked with racial and religious sentiments.” //
Now, WHO were the ones raising and spouting racial and religious sentiments in the first place?? THEY were the ones opposing the relocation of a Hindu shrine on religious and racial grounds!!! Weren't they being RACISTS AND RELIGIOUSLY BIASED??? And they are denying provoking racial and religious sentiments?? HOLY COW!!
// The act was carried out by a group of 50 protestors who oppose the relocation of the Sri Mahamariamman Temple to Section 23 from Section 19, claiming the area is mainly occupied by Malay-Muslims. //
DIDN'T Hisham, being a senior minister, advise the Muslims to practise tolerance and acceptance of others' faith, and also advise them just to accept the relocation of the temple?? Doesn't Hisham subscribe to 1Malaysia which PM Najib so passionately advocate and promote??
What did Islam say about others' places of worship? The responses in the blogs are replete with quotes from The Holy Koran that Muslims must respect others religious beliefs and also their places of worship. Don't the residents of Section 23 Shah Alam understand the tenets of Islam? Why didn't the minister advise them as such, being a Muslim as well?
Why discriminate against others who wish to construct their house of worship in their residential area? Is the presence of a majority of a particular ethnic group in a locality reason to deny others' their rights and liberties? Hisham, Hisham! What has become of your conscience and thinking ability??
// “If I wanted to use the issue to create chaos in Selangor, I can but we didn’t take such actions,” Hishammuddin said. //
What kind of a statement from a federal minister??? Isn't that a veiled threat?? It shows the height of IRRESPONSIBILITY from a minister!! He is indeed showing his dark side of power? Doesn't Hisham realise that it is the people's vote that he is falling back on for his position and "powers"?? Now he shows that he could wield that same power to threaten chaos and trouble to the people who voted for him if he wishes!! Are these the kind of leaders we have in government??? Malaysians should shudder!
written by Aries, September 02, 2009
// “I have it in my records to show there were cases where a pig-head was used by irresponsible parties including leaving the head in front of an Umno building covered by an Umno flag,” he said, but offered no details of such an act. //
Does Hisham know who put the pig head there? No one was caught red-handed as in the case of the cow head. Two wrongs don't make a right, MINISTER!! The pig head incident could have been planted by trouble makers to create hatred towards the Chinese, for all we know. But the cow head and the pig head ARE TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS, don't link them, please, brother!
VERY INTERESTING LOGIC FROM MINISTER HISHAM:
// Hishammuddin told reporters that the police allowed the demonstrators to proceed because the numbers of protestors were small. //
How about the peaceful candle-light vigil? How about harmless people wearing black shirts? Those were threatening? What perverse logic!! Insulting our intelligence again. Worse, blatant practice of double standards!!
But the funny thing is state police chiefs offered the reason for not taking immediate action against the protester was because only JUNIOR police officers were stationed there when the incident took place!
But reports has it that riot police police were also present. Now who is lying here?
Furthermore, when PM Najib knew about the police inaction, he issued an order for the IGP to do so immediately. Whereupon we read from the media a day later that police will investigate the case under the Sedition Act. The Selangor police even offered an apology for not taking immediate action then.
Interestingly, until now no action had been taken against those who threatened bloodshed and racial unrest!
The home minister proffered further: // “If it can be resolved quickly and can be done with both sides understanding each other ... why would we want to penalise anybody?” he said, suggesting he was not in favour of legal action to be taken against any of the protestors. //
He contradicted himself when he said : // “They are not getting off scot-free. ....//
Malaysians feel duped and flabbergasted, at the very least.
When did the home ministry showed such magnanimity toward protesters from the opposition? From peaceful protesters of reasonable social causes, who also want "their voices heard"??
Malaysians want justice, and be treated with respect and dignity.
written by Ibn Muhammad, September 02, 2009
Shame on you guys!!!!
written by wayan, September 02, 2009
written by Mokhtar Abbas, September 02, 2009
written by The Observer, September 02, 2009
We the people seems so helpless with all the shit being force into our throats everyday. The ministers are getting away with all the bullshit all the time. Sigh! Anyway, we have to give them due respect for their ability to survive for 52 years dishing out bullshit to us and the majority keep swallowing them like vitamin pills.
written by Ibn Muhammad, September 02, 2009
written by sgms, September 02, 2009
So, way to go to the kris-brandishing suicider.
written by Melayu Berani, September 02, 2009
Since that keris incident we knew. Remember how A. SAMAD SAID and his whole entourage LAUGHED at you at your office after the meeting? I was in Putrajaya during that incident. The only people who have power and are laughed at are people with power but no balls.
PENAKUT, BUAT MALU MELAYU JE. Pasal orang macam engkau lah Melayu akan hilang di dunia.
written by noname, September 02, 2009
written by Robert, September 02, 2009
I think the public will ignore this situation if a severed cow head have been left at the state secretariat but that is not the case. We got a group of racist that actually threaten the life of the MB of Selangor and you said it is OK. Give me a break!
written by Kilo, September 02, 2009
Symptoms of a failing leader.
written by rancilio, September 02, 2009
When they screamed about spilling blood, aiya.. joking only mah. Figuratively speaking lah. Why so serious. Kerishamuddin says ok, ok lah.
written by ciamoon, September 02, 2009
written by Malayisan, September 02, 2009
The vidoe is so clear and about 10 minutes long and you can see the police also there without action!!
I am shame that we have such a minister and the whole world is Watching.
written by sel, September 02, 2009
Polise says no action was taken cos 50 odd men looks voilent and might erupt into bigger fight.
Protestors says, they did not know who brought in the cow head.
Another protestors says that the cow head was brought in to show how stupid Khalid Ibrahim (Just like a cow)
Now these protestors says that the cow head was brought in by somebody to sabotage this.
Very strange that they spit, step and kick the cow head when they very well know that somebody brought in the cow head to sabotage this demo. Should have distance themselves from the cow head in the first place or remove it from the scene.
Very good explanation by Hisapmuddin and the Police. I like it. Cos come next GE you guys are sure going to hell.
I hope PR will use this to the maximum. Indians, chinese and some god fearing and properly brought up Malays will difeniately vote PR in this issue.
written by Countryman, September 02, 2009
You are really stupid! What have you learned from your grandfather Jaffar Onn?
written by Durian Besar, September 02, 2009
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Kerishamuddin has just confirmed it, UMNO was behind the protest.
It was set up to stage another 513, this time the target was Indians.
UMNO was willing to let blood flow just to cling on to slipping power.
Too bad, strong majority of Malaysians, regardless of race, are peace lovers, UMNO's intrigue has failed.
written by ccs, September 02, 2009
written by harwin, September 02, 2009
The motive is all so obvious for an average folk to see thru'...
By this act, he ain't Malasyia's Home Thingy; more of a partisan Home Minister, very partisan for that matter.
It's simply appalling....no more books to quote!
written by the bastard, September 02, 2009
It's even wrong in the Holy Quran!
How can Hishamuddin defend this!!
written by bob, September 02, 2009
written by lee terry, September 02, 2009
written by Greenbug, September 02, 2009
The tacit endorsement of this "cow head demonstrators" by Kerismuddin only make one thing crystal clear - it was orchestrated by UMNO themselve otherwise why 'protect' them so vehemently.
I even think this Minister doesn't have much between the ears - pure poppycock coming out from his mouth everytime he opens it. Disgusting bugger!
written by Bolehland, September 02, 2009
Sir, what is your defination for "small" ? again please state the defination for "medium", "large" and "extra large" with clear defination for S,M,L and XL then we as rakyat will know how to obey the Law in bolehland.
written by pissed, September 02, 2009
With this kindda brainless statement, KERISMUD is promoting more brain drain....hoping that we pendatangs will leave the country. But please.....don't take all the credit when we the Pendatangs excel on foreign land.
Since the BN MORONS still wanna stay on their arrogant side....let them be!!! Come next GE we'll be ready to throw them in to the pens with severed cow heads!!
written by ixin, September 02, 2009
written by matureman07, September 02, 2009
Shame on you Hishammuddin. First you took the keris and threatened other race during your UMNO assembly and then you apologise and now you come and defend those racists action. Their action is not justified. For heaven sake, read Raja Petra article and get yourself updated before you say anything. The temple was there long before the residents, how can it be disturbing those residents.
written by totally unhappy, September 02, 2009
written by PH Chin, September 02, 2009
written by antirhyme, September 02, 2009
written by trublumalaysian, September 02, 2009
written by buana kirana, September 02, 2009
So farney.
written by pissed, September 02, 2009
So long as BN stay aloof and corrupted, they only have themselves to blame for diggin their own graves!!
Come next GE we'll throw you guys off into the cow pens!!
written by ace, September 02, 2009
written by byejug, September 02, 2009
written by Bingo, September 02, 2009
written by sktan, September 02, 2009
written by Arturo, September 02, 2009
written by Jin, September 02, 2009
ADUHAIIII.....AKU MALAS NAK KOMEN LAH..TUNGGU UNDI AKU DI PETI UNDI JE...PHUIEEE
written by Evofirst, September 02, 2009
The leaders of the group must take responsibilities for any action taken by its people. These leaders should have stop these protesters with the cow head. Standing aside and not doing anything about it is as good as giving the sign of approval.
In order for this matter to resolve, those culprits with the head - as it is obvious who they are since they are proudly displayed on national and international TV should be brought charged for disturbing the peace and provoking racial tension.
The leaders of the group should also be fined for allowing such act.
As for the matters of the temple, it is 150 years old, it should not be moved but preserved as part of our heritage as do developed countries who valued their history. Regardless of whether the area are predominantely Malay, Indian or Chinese, the temple should stay where it is as it has 150 years since.
written by Evofirst, September 02, 2009
The leaders of the group must take responsibilities for any action taken by its people. These leaders should have stop these protesters with the cow head. Standing aside and not doing anything about it is as good as giving the sign of approval.
In order for this matter to resolve, those culprits with the head - as it is obvious who they are since they are proudly displayed on national and international TV should be charged in the court of law for disturbing the peace and provoking racial tension and be make an example for others.
The leaders of the group should also be fined for allowing such act.
As for the matters of the temple, it is 150 years old, it should not be moved but preserved as part of our heritage as do developed countries who valued their history. Regardless of whether the area are predominantely Malay, Indian or Chinese, the temple should stay where it is as it has 150 years since. We should be proud of our heritage!
written by camelonuno, September 02, 2009
written by telur dua, September 02, 2009
The only group you need to warn is the group of troublemakers you've just met. Why are you barking up the wrong tree?
And the people are also warning you. Come next GE you are history.
written by Stupid, September 02, 2009
written by Lol, September 02, 2009
written by Lol, September 02, 2009
written by Lol, September 02, 2009
"There was no intention on their part to cause racial divide."
--So.......what has that got to do with this particular incident? Are you saying it's not a racist to do that? Did he just smoke drugs?--
written by Aries, September 02, 2009
no matter what the PM said,
no matter what Hisham said,
no matter what the police do or did not do,
no matter what the plans of UMNO were,
no matter what the perpetrators of racist or religious bigots do,
no matter what Utusan said or did not say,
no matter whether Muhyiddin said anything or not,
no matter what Ridzuan Tee Abdullah said,
no matter what Khairy said or did,
no matter whatever happened or did not,...no matter what...,
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE "COW HEAD PLAN" BACK FIRED!
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS THAT THE PLAN FAILED.
THOSE WHO ARE BEHIND THE PLAN KNEW THAT THEY HAD FAILED, AND MISERABLY!
PR HAD SURVIVED ANOTHER PLOT TO TOPPLE IT.
THE PEOPLE ARE SOLIDLY BEHIND PR, THAT IS MOST IMPORTANT.
The Gods must have grant the people their wishes.
written by V, September 02, 2009
Common tactics.
If Guan Eng is blamed for Kg. Buah Pala, I dun know what to do with Khir Toyo.
written by tomwong, September 02, 2009
written by barack, September 02, 2009
I will never vote for Barisan Nasional especially umno and so are all my friends.
written by cslee, September 02, 2009
I just hope (I suppose it is a fat hope) Hisham you retract and do the right thing or else just resign because you are such a disgrace or better still in order to avoid been label a scumbag just proceed and do the honorable thing.
written by suresh, September 02, 2009
My only wish for Hisham, he never makes it to be a primeminister of Malaysia.
written by Sirim, September 02, 2009
I am originally from Syria which is labelled as a "rogue" state but such religious/ethnic issues never even surface. Syria is 70% Sunni Muslim with the remainder being Alawis, Christians and various other sects. Never, ever did anyone ever protest or raise the issue of building a mosque or other religious temple anywhere.
To all the fellow non-Muslims reading this, we Muslims owe you our utmost apologies for such insensitive comments. Apologies, apologies, apologies.
In a sense I am happy to see that BN is digging its own grave and shooting itself in the leg...
written by ckeong, September 02, 2009
written by novice101, September 02, 2009
written by batman, September 02, 2009
written by kopiMelaka, September 02, 2009
This keris-wielding pariah of a minister is now trying to defend what is manifestly, the indefensible act of stirring up religious feelings by a group of intolerant Muslim zealots. All this just to curry favour with the Malays of Selangor who had voted against UMNO in the last election. So now what is black is white and what is white is black, is it? So long as UMNO says so? This man, Hishamuddin, is a total DISGRACE to the good name of his father and grandfather!
He defends those cow-killers as "victimised." Hello, Hishamuddin sir, do you not know that we the non-Malays/Muslims have genuinely felt victimised for the last 52 years? How come you are so deaf or blind that you do not hear or see the victimisation we have been subjected to? How come? Or maybe is it because you chose not to see or hear?
So what happens now if someday, a group of unhappy non-Muslims were to demonstrate against the government and bring along a chopped-off pig's head? Will the Police allow it maybe because "the number of protestors were small"? Were those people burning candles or wearing black t-shirts also small in numbers? How come the Police then did not see them as harmless?
"Hishammuddin refuted claims that the protest was organised by Umno" - Hello, Tuan Hishamuddin sir! Please look at the attached picture and then refute it once again!
You sir, are a liar!
written by rocky, September 03, 2009
It seems you are the one openly preaching an eye for an eye. pig thus cow head is allowed. Now even. you have lost my respect, education wasted.
really dumb la. lets wait to see what happens. but we can guess what will happen. BTW we are asking for sedition act, not ISA. looks like some people can demonstrate peacefully but not others. some is off course UMNO.
written by Ex-Gerakan, September 03, 2009
written by bravo, September 03, 2009
Remember the Danish cartoon? So, let's not ruffle more feathers.
written by orangbiasa, September 03, 2009
OK fair enough, they didnt know who brought the cow head. But what about the seditious remark they made..that there will be bloodshed and racial tension if the temple construction goes on.
Hishamudin ..you have made the matter worse for BN. Just a few days ago you said that stern action will be taken and today you have defended them!!!!!!!
written by JT, September 03, 2009
written by chiew, September 03, 2009
Please, stop disgracing Malaysia! Rais Yatim, Zainuddin Maidin, Nazri, bla bla bla have already done a 'good' job in this.
Politicians, talk with BRAIN!
written by albert, September 03, 2009
Japan is to be govern by a new government, the opposition(s) after 50 years.
In Malaysia the writing is on the wall. The END is near.
Vote PR - LONG LIVE PAKATAN RAKYAT COME GE 13
written by Puvan Kumar, September 03, 2009
written by Johan Malaysia, September 03, 2009
First of all, why you meet them and speak for them?? So, you expect like this, the police which under your ministry shall not act on them (actually the police already no acting on them in the first place)??
“....... They felt victimised and feel that there is another valid explanation on their part."... They are victimised?? After making such a barbaric acts and still can meet with the Home Minister, and the minister come up to defence them... They are victimised??? Did the Hindus have the privileges of meeting the Minister after their temple been demolished? What they received that time were only tear gas, chemical water cannon, and the Home Minister said they are terrorist and ISAed them.... That so-called resident of Section 23 still have their surau intact, it is just a temple build on the neighbourhood. But the Hindus’ temple has been totally demolished. Who have been victimised here???
“Hishammuddin told reporters that the police allowed the demonstrators to proceed because the numbers of protestors were small.” ???? So, next time we can demonstrate without disturb from the police if our number is 50 or below? Oh, I see...
“If I wanted to use the issue to create chaos in Selangor, I can but we didn’t take such actions,” Hishammuddin said... So, is this a threat or what, Mr. Minister???
“He tried to play down the cow-head incident by pointing out that there were previous incidents where a pig-head was used.”... So, Mr. Minister, you try to educate Malaysian that if someone pig-headed you than it is okay to hit back by cow-headed him?? So now, can someone else again pig-headed you back???
“The Umno vice-president warned irresponsible parties not to provoke racial sentiments because it goes against the concept of 1 Malaysia.”... So, Mr. Minister, this warning was addressed to which parties?? Now, who goes against your concept of 1 Malaysia? That barbaric act were not just against your so-called 1 Malaysia, it is a crime against all peace loving Malaysians and try to flame the racial hatred. It is serious crime!!!
But now, you said “... why would we want to penalise anybody?” So, Mr. Minister, now they can go free with just this kind of lame excuses, and without any sincere apology??
This is the standard of Home Minister that Malaysian deserved? Uh, Mr. Najib?? Last time, Mr. Badawi can give us a Home Minister that use ISA detention to protect a reporter. So, Mr. Najib, now you can use this guy to enlighten us on what your 1 Malaysia really means???
written by choopc, September 03, 2009
written by sparkkor, September 03, 2009
written by sparkkor, September 03, 2009
written by Shock, September 03, 2009
written by Online, September 03, 2009
written by No value, September 03, 2009
You can not get a straight and solid answer from them.
written by Anak Msia, September 03, 2009
written by Cow ShxT, September 03, 2009
written by lalaman, September 03, 2009
"They, the organisers, who are sitting left and right of me, didn’t even know that somebody was going to bring the head of the cow during that demonstration.”
Ohhh..but every1 wanted to step on the cow's head, right??? and its obvious they are covering up for the one who brought the head.
Kerismuddin - a very goobye to you and your BN.
Malaysia Boleh. 1Malaysia Boleh.....just keep playing your songs Najib....
written by localgrad, September 03, 2009
written by GE13, September 03, 2009
written by Mae, September 03, 2009
Cow is non-issue for muslims.
It means muslim can do anything with cow and within their own religion's regulation. It must be seen as nothing to do with Hinduism. I believe level-headed Hindus see it that way, but only Jayakumar-like politician wanted to politicised this.
written by gszz, September 03, 2009
...eh, doesn't anything above 6 ppl constitute illegal assembly???
...not to mention inciting racial hatred, violence & bloodshed constitute a potential breaching of the peace & internal security??? thus, shld no the ISA be used on the protestors...or is that only for journalist doing their jobs??? ooops, i forget she was placed under ISA for the own protection...my bad...
I hope u ppl who voted for hishammuddin are proud of yourselves...after all he does represent you...which means u lot are a bunch of moronic twits...
written by Charlotte, September 03, 2009
He TOLD them huh?
And if 50 is considered "small", what about the anti-ISA candlelight vigils that sometimes had less than 50 people, but police detained them anyway.
Hmm...
written by concernedmal, September 03, 2009
written by Observer, September 03, 2009
written by Puzzled, September 03, 2009
Hisham defended UMNO Youth and stands by their side saying they didn't know somebody was going to beat-up Karpal during that demonstration.
Even several PDRM present just look being of no authority to act within Parliament compound!
"If I wanted to use the issue to create chaos in Parliment, I can but we didn’t take such actions,” Hishammuddin said.
He tried to play down the Karpal Singh Lobby incident by pointing out that there were previous incidents where "celaka" was used.
“I have it in my records to show there were cases where celaka was used by Karpal".
written by Hang Tuah 1, September 03, 2009
That is one racist statement lah.
By defending these cow-head protestors -
Hisham has brought shame to his family name.
His father in the grave is put to shame -
What an insult???
His grandfather, Onn Jaafar is not happy either...
To make an excuse that the group is small - only 50 people -
stomping and spitting at the cow-head - a religius sacred animal to the Hindus -
to make matter worse - such unholy act on holy month of Ramadan -
They made a racial and religious statements - inciting a warpath of racial tension.
Police were there but only watching, or protecting them if Hindus were to attack these protestors.
Imagine if 50 Hindus did the same to Muslims,
stomping and spitting at the Koran -
I think all hell will break loose.
As a flashback, the Hindus were angry but did not take matters in their own hands.
I applause to the Hindus in Malaysia, you show us that your religion teaches peace.
I cannot say about the other religions -
Shame on these 50 Muslim protestors.
written by Anak Malaysia, September 03, 2009
When other protest, they are racist.
After so many incidents, most of my friends (of different races), relatives, colleagues have expressed total negligence to BN. We are now more willing to ousted BN in the next GE, just like how Japanese ousted LDP in their recent elections. And I believe this is most educated Malaysian's dream. Aren't you?
written by waliadim, September 03, 2009
What a pity 52 years all wasted by the extremism of ruling umNO, the so-called taiko of BN.
written by Common Man, September 03, 2009
"had no intention to stir racial emotion."
Does that mean that I can go and protest the setting up of any religious institution in my area in whatever means and say I felt victimized and "had no intention to stir racial emotion"? Talk sense lar Boss.
This shit from a kris waving minister is not even worth reading.
written by v.giri mudeliar, September 03, 2009
You are a coward and you know it.
written by Nasi Lemak Citizen, September 03, 2009
written by winfee, September 03, 2009
written by I am not a racist, September 03, 2009
If I was a protester for Anti ISA, I should not be arrested for demonstration.
It is because I care for these causes and is angry at the harm it has caused to me for that I should not be arrested.
But if you were to protest because you feel it is wrong for the local authority to place a house of worship on a land not supposed to be use for such purpose, you are wrong.
If you were to protest because you feel uncomfortable having a temple in front of your house, you are wrong.
If you were to protest because when you bought the house, you were told that you have a park in front of your property but now it is a temple, you are wrong.
You are wrong to defend your rights under the Constitution for these are racist acts.
You are wrong to complain that you are unhappy, if you complaint, you are a racist. The police is wrong not to arrest you for demonstrating without a permit, therefore the police are racist. It doesn't matter if the police are wrong if they were to arrest the BERSIH or Anti-ISA protestors for we are above the law. We don't need permits because it is our right to voice our unhapiness.
It doesn't matter that I insists that I must have my chinese schools, my tamil language - I am not racist. It doesn't matter that I will only insist on Mandarin speaking applicant should apply to my company - for I am not racist. It doesn't matter that I give an automatic discount to my own race but not to others - for I am not racist. Thease are my rights for that I am not racist. I can do what is right for me but you have no similar rights for this is MALAYSIA. This is my country not yours.
I am angry that you carry my God's head for your demonstration. I am angry because you have hurt my feelings. You are all racist for doing that!! It doesn't matter you are unhappy for you have no right for MALAYSIA is MY country. In fact I am unhappy you slaughter my GOD on a daily basis - have you no feelings? Why are you so insensitive and racist?
written by atblog, September 03, 2009
Our children will grow up not only remembering May 13 as a dark day in our Nation but also by incidents like this too.
Our 52nd Merdeka Day will be remembered by many by this incident.
written by TKH, September 03, 2009
Don't subdivide the land to suit your argument lest we say that the land my house is on 100% non-Muslim, therefore I can do anything I want. By the same token then the land given for the temple in section 23 is 100% non-Muslim so they can do what they like. Common there is such things as Neighbours. So section 23 is Muslim majority but there is also non-muslim Neighbours.
In Macro, the world is a majority non-Muslim creation of God. So can we insult each other then or the minority Muslim should be knocked out?
written by cjsavvy, September 03, 2009
written by 9, September 03, 2009
that's all this defence minister can do. daylight overbearing. shame on u Hisham...
written by anak malaysia, September 03, 2009
written by anak malaysia, September 03, 2009
written by the kop, September 03, 2009
written by the kop, September 03, 2009
written by anonymous, September 03, 2009
next election, let they be like Golkar, Congress dan LDP.....pooooowwwwwww
written by Zee, September 03, 2009
totally shocking.
yb hishamuddin, two wrongs do not make a right. we have never heard about the pig head incident, but even if it happened, does this cow head incident make it okay? what happened was not about having their voices heard. what happened was evil and rascist. there must be no excuse for it and no sugar coating to words used. enough is enough.
written by 88, September 03, 2009
written by Online, September 03, 2009
PS the non-muslim have to live with mosques being built every where, many without permission in playgrounds and areas reserved for schools, fire stations and police stations, even in non-malay majority areas. Ever think about that? We tolerate it, why can't you?
written by leslieteoh, September 03, 2009
written by ramarajan, September 03, 2009
written by Budak Kuala, September 03, 2009
written by Budak Kuala, September 03, 2009
written by Najib...Najib, September 04, 2009
CUT OFF the gangrene infection before it kills
written by James Loh (Original Version), September 04, 2009
Yesterday I went and robbed a bank. A shot was fired that killed a lady clerk. Today I went and see home minister rasputin and explain to him that I had no intention to rob the bank but was very hungry due to no work and no money.
I do not know where… the gun comes from, I did not bring it with me, it just went off. rasputin defended me and tell you all not to blame me for robbing the bank that killed one clerk.
written by jeetkunedo, September 04, 2009
Now the line is clearly drawn. BN/UMNO is for one race only. A racist party is confirmed in UMNO.
To put it in another tone: M'sia. is run by only a few Umno elites. Imagine 27MILLION m'SIANS
controlled by these few good for nothing UMNO cohorts. No wonder this country is going
to the drains. PR may be new & learning. But it's million better than BN. m'SIA. CAN ONLY SURVIVE
with wishful leaders with clear heads...........not those leaders tainted day in day out. We need to be as
competitive as Spore. But how?? with these stupid UMNO leaders.
written by Aries, September 04, 2009
That the building of such houses of worship will disturb their way of life and their prayers?
What will become of the country? Only God knows!
written by Malaysian, September 04, 2009
written by zack, September 07, 2009
written by Waliadim, September 22, 2009
written by shan, October 13, 2009
written by jfrz, January 27, 2010
i guess he would have found it fortunate if the act of stomping and spitting at the cow's head were to receive positive publicity.
"...because it was linked with racial and religious sentiments.”
what else could it have been linked to?
btw, do most politicians get away with justifications like this?




