PETALING JAYA, Sept 3- Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir threw his support today behind his Umno colleague Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein ‘s for defending the cow-head protestors of Section 23 in Shah Alam.
“The Home Ministry has taken some firm action and it is now up to the police to decide what to do next.
“Measures have to be taken in order to avoid things like this from happening again,” said the son of the former prime minister.
According to Mukhriz, the Home Minister made the right decision in suggesting the protestors should not be penalised.
“We have to avoid incidents that can possibly lead to or cause any racial tension. The issue of race and religion has always been a sensitive issue here in Malaysia,” Mukhriz said, suggesting that a move to charge the protestors would only cause more ‘public unrest.’
He also lashed out at Selangor Pakatan Rakyat and how they were handling the Section 23 issue.
“Barisan National has been handling sensitive issues for 52 years, and we have been handling it well. Selangor Pakatan government is only one year old, and for a new state not to be able to deal with problems that have cropped up in under one term of office, then that says it all.
“Everything that Pakatan Rakyat has said is propaganda in order to gain power. When power is given, they fall apart. Leadership is responsibility,” said Mukhriz.
Last Friday 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 by dragging a severed cow-head, a sacred animal in Hinduism, which they stomped on and spat at under the presence who the riot police.
The police did not take any action.
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 that the housing area is predominantly Muslim.
A check last week has since shown that the neighbourhood is multi-racial, with Indians making up more than a quarter of those who live there.
The 150-year old temple was built on a plantation which over the years was developed into housing areas by the Selangor Development Corporation (PKNS). No provisions were made to relocate the temple, which currently stands in a Muslim-majority area.
The Home Minister said yesterday that the residents of Section 23 should not be charged as they only wanted their voices to be heard but it was unfortunate that “the publicity they received was negative as it was linked with racial and religious sentiments.”
Hishamuddin’s stand on the matter has been criticized by many, most notably top Pakatan Rakyat leaders who have since called for Hishammuddin to be sacked from the Cabinet.

written by Bulldog, September 03, 2009
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written by Alvin, September 03, 2009
written by Arul Inthirarajah, September 03, 2009
written by kz, September 03, 2009
written by leslieteoh, September 03, 2009
written by mario, September 03, 2009
written by Dinozilla, September 03, 2009
this is not call handling well, this is permitting wrong-doing
what they did is using a sacred animal to challenge the state government
are they 3 years old for not knowing this is not a right doing???
All these will only lead people to think that Be End is behind all these.
Behave!!
written by Um No, September 03, 2009
written by Jimini, September 03, 2009
written by pad, September 03, 2009
Kalau Angkor Wat, Borobudor atau Piramid ada di Seksyen 19 Shah Alam atau Seksyen 23, pasti Angkor Wat, Borobudor atau Piramid juga diminta pindah.
Apa sudah terjadi kepada negara Malaysia kita ini?
Apakah satu hari nanti negara Malaysia kita ini akan dihukum oleh Allah dengan perang dan keganasan yang tidak berhenti-henti seperti Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia?
written by sam, September 03, 2009
written by hopeless, September 03, 2009
Siapa Penipu dan Pengkianat di negara ini ??
written by orangbiasa, September 03, 2009
When there are these kind of protest which stoke racial sentiments, the police is suppose to take action to maintain peace and order. In this case, instead of stopping the "trouble" the police just stood by and did nothing. So it is very unfair to blame the present state government. The state administration come under Pakatan Rakyat and the security comes under the Police. The state is administered well.
"Barisan National has been handling sensitive issues for 52 years, and we have been handling it well".
Within this 52 years, there was the May 13, 1969 riot, the Memali incident and the Kampung Medan incident. So dont brag that BN has been handling sensitive issues well.
written by greateagle, September 03, 2009
Of late Toon M need not shoot his big racist mouth as there are loyalist to do that on his behalf i.e. Moohaitin,Himsootin and now his rising son.
written by tetraigrat, September 03, 2009
written by Confuse Malaysian, September 03, 2009
written by Dave, September 03, 2009
written by The_Rakyat, September 03, 2009
written by ukiya, September 03, 2009
written by JSEW, September 03, 2009
written by 1SadMalaysian, September 03, 2009
I'm scared. I'm really scared.
God, please save Malaysia.
written by Steven Ong, September 03, 2009
They seem unable to see what is facts and truth or good . Its really very difficult to debate with such people. As they can hear the facts but would not agreed to cooperate.
We have been hearing that race and religious issues are very sensitive, since independent 1957. But what have been done to render it safe? Should we pretend that nothing is wrong or keep our mouth shut but live in fear and agony or submission to a certain group of people?
We are all human -equal in intelligent and our conscience are the same. Right is right and wrong is wrong if we all goes by our conscience. That is why we have compassion and sympathy for those who suffered. But sad to say many would not listen to our conscience, especially the leaders of our communities. They are afraid of losing their position. Even they know that is wrong they would deny it .
Its time our leaders face the truth and trained all to be accept the truth. The truth that will set all free and lives in harmony. The truth is ; we are all human, therefore we are all brothers and sister. That is we are all equal. Only we wore different skin colours. All issues can be debated. There is no sensitive issues, only men are sensitive. Because they themselves are unstable and fear of being bullied by others. There is no insult, only the truth or evil. How one handles it, would shows his maturity, and if it is evil, then by his action he can be just as evil or good.
If some one have teach Osama bin Ladin the truth and love, then there would be one less terrorist. As one godly man is one less criminal. I am sure all our leaders knows the facts , BUT are they ready for change? If not how can the followers help to bring peace to Malaysia.?
written by change28, September 03, 2009
written by bulgaroo college, September 03, 2009
written by Joker, September 03, 2009
written by leslieteoh, September 03, 2009
written by osram, September 03, 2009
Tru blue Malysians, come rise up to the occasion. Kick those corrupted,bigoted SOB out of parliament whne time comes and let us have tru democracy.
Our dear departed Tunku will always be here to guide us.
written by SVB, September 03, 2009
written by focussed08, September 03, 2009
The people of Selangor will roast BN if it dares to try to grab power in Selangor!
It's about time the people stands up and be counted instead of allowing these low-life create chaos in one state after another. Do we want Selangor state to be like Perak in turmoil??
Do not allow them to create trouble in your states. Show them what people power is all about!
Stand up, stand firm and stand tall!
written by Blind leading the Blind, September 03, 2009
This is called the Blind leading the Blind , the wrong doers will continue to do even more wrong.
I think everything UMNO minister is with political due consideration, so what is MIC for ???
written by sheik, September 03, 2009
Did you check with your father if you were allowed to say this, or did he tell you to make these statements?
What you should be really doing is to ask your Indonesian brother-in-law what he thinks about this issue. How could you be so stupid to be dragged into this conflict, you fool? Can't you see that you're going to sucked into this whole issue and you'll have no way out? This only shows your immaturity as a politician. I'm afraid you have a very long way to go. One word of advice, Always compare yourself with great statesmen like Kennedy & Obama. Ask yourself if you match up to their caliber. Your alliance with these third rate crooks like Hishammuddin & Najib is really going to be your downfall. Go on , ask Mama. Even she'll tell you!
written by ckeong, September 03, 2009
written by Observer, September 03, 2009
written by Soomasegaram Govindasamy, September 03, 2009
written by Kilo, September 03, 2009
If UMNO starts it, it's ok. If the Opposition starts it, they'll be locked up with ISA. The AG is buying time now. No action, needs further investigation - for finding reasons NOT to charge the cowprits.
Racist is one slippery slope that cannot be maintained. And eventually falls.
It divides and creates enimity. Just imagine if all races are to be so protective...
UMNO is in denial. The writing on the wall is so clear, even the blind can read.
I salute the brave and truly caring PR for standing up to multi-racialism. This will be the true Malaysia that will sustain us all to be world-class.
written by Abraham, September 03, 2009
written by Vince, September 03, 2009
So, they have thrown down the gauntlet to the electorate?
We pick it up!!!
written by niricaprican, September 03, 2009
written by CONCERNED MALAYSIAN, September 03, 2009
written by Lynn, September 03, 2009
This is your holy month of Ramadhan and yet when you see injustice done to another religion, fellow Muslims spitting and stomping on a poor dead cowhead and threatening bloodshed, you say not to take action against them as this might lead to public unrest???
Does the ambition of the Prime Minister and UNMO to wrest back Selangor from Pakatan Rakyat and to win back nationwide eroding Malay support justify standing on the side of fellow UNMO Muslims who did wrong, right after Friday prayers; in the month of Ramadhan???
written by Ibn Muhammad, September 03, 2009
written by MindlessMalaysian, September 03, 2009
Crooks, Criminals are certainly united - UNITY really works for them as they can support each other in their vile filthy and evil behavior.
And it looks like the criminal's UNITY is stronger and more effective than the UNITY of the pious, decent upstanding citizens of various faiths and races.
The UNITY of criminals certainly seems to be able to suppress the quality-of-life of the good and decent and law-abiding.
Guess we know who are going to be the losers in society - and whose children will pay the ultimate price.
written by durianguy, September 03, 2009
written by Joker, September 03, 2009
written by Hang Tuah 1, September 03, 2009
The police did not take any action.
--
Hishammuddin.
Mukhriz.
Police.
50 Muslim protestors.
These 4 belong to the same group.
The group that destroy peace in our country.
They just don't have any idea the damage the actions can do -
Khairy has some sense -
he said that if others will do drag the Koran and stomp and spit on it -
the Muslims will bring hell to earth...
But these same Muslims can do the same to the Hindus -
and no actions can be taken for fear that worse thing can happen from Muslims.
Crazy right...
This 1 Malaysia has gone to the drain.
written by Robert, September 03, 2009
What firm action has Hisham did? All he did was to tell the protesters that it is ok to do what they are doing because he is 100% behind it. That is not the kind of Home Minister we need and deserve! Please stop these nonsense that if you arrest them, racial tension will erupt. This is all just your talk to justify your deeds that are so screwed up. I can give you many examples where people eruptions may occur because of police actions but they went and arrest them anyway.
I think it is time for all Malays to stand up and tell UMNO to stop patronizing their race to gain political points. Malays that I know are not like these UMNO ministers.
written by Kilo, September 03, 2009
If UMNO starts it, it's ok. If the Opposition starts it, they'll be locked up with ISA. Utusan has been srewing poisons and that is fine.
The AG is buying time now. No action, needs further investigation - for finding reasons NOT to charge the cowprits.
Racist is one slippery slope that cannot be maintained. And eventually falls.
It divides and creates enimity. Just imagine if all races are to be so protective...
UMNO is in denial. The writing on the wall is so clear, even the blind can read.
I salute the brave and truly caring PR for standing up to multi-racialism. This will be the true Malaysia that will sustain us all to be world-class.
written by 2525, September 03, 2009
written by Molineux, September 03, 2009
If you agree with them then vote for them. If you don't, vote against them and those in cahoot with them namely the MICs and the MCAs.
I know where my vote will go, and it would be terrible to vote against them merely because I have mis-understood them.
written by My View, September 03, 2009
We will remember.
written by ktteokt, September 03, 2009
written by Kurang, September 03, 2009
written by Mohd, September 03, 2009
You are left alone now! Hisham has changed his tune. Padan muka. Otak Cow-dung.
written by Pangait, September 03, 2009
written by steven raj, September 03, 2009
written by Whatsay U?, September 03, 2009
written by DAYEAH, September 03, 2009
written by Mokhtar Abbas, September 03, 2009
written by Tun Mutahir, September 03, 2009
-Chairman-
KL Foundation To Criminalise Selective Prosecution
written by B.U.N., September 03, 2009
Think of our children and your children. Do you want them to grow up in a land of filled with hate, conflict and strive? It is about time you and your colleages work towards turning UMNO into the United Malaysians National Organisation and stop playing the deadly game of racial politics. The LDP lost after 54 years in power. Soon, it will be UMNO's 54th year as the ruling party. Do you want to see UMNO suffer the same crushing defeat as the LDP? Remember, Japan, August 30, 2009 the next time you wish to open your mouth. Think of the long-term implications of your words before you speak!
written by Pak Tam, September 03, 2009
Mukhriz..u look like a bright fellow and aint racist..but at the end..u proved that aint one..
written by rocky, September 03, 2009
written by sgms, September 03, 2009
Or could it be a pup obligated to bark half-wittedly to the tune of da big boss?
written by ken, September 03, 2009
written by Dr. Alain Chong, September 03, 2009
written by mersingkanan, September 03, 2009
As a minister who represent the country, he must show the right competency and leadership. It seems he has completently forgotten that he is a minister. He is still thinking he is a party member and as a previous head of the racist youth party he has to be seen supporting the party. This is what is happening, the party is bigger than the government and is bigger than the country.
Even if the opposition is being politically wrong does not mean as a minister you must stood this low to settle the situation. At schools or at home we are taught not to said bad things on others no matter how evil or bad they have done to you. What more as a leader of this country ?
You are not doing the right thing. You are not setting the right moral value. The right leadership. The right and proper character of the ministry you represent. This is a complete insult to the people of Malaysia !
You just cannot completely comprehend the true and basic core value of this government and leadership any more !
written by Malaysian, September 03, 2009
I do not no why no action is taken with clear evident from the video and so many reporters on the incident. Police itself also in the spot!!
written by Aries, September 03, 2009
One wonders what sort of ministers the cabinet consists of? Half-baked, atrociously uninformed, racist, bigoted, seat-warming, buta gaji, short-sighted, childish, utterly incompetent, abysmally unqualified, and idiotic nincompoops???
No wonder the country has NOT been going anywhere for quite a while.
// “The Home Ministry has taken some firm action and it is now up to the police to decide what to do next. //
What "firm action", Mukriz???? Other than trying to defend those gangsters and uncouth protesters unashamedly and using Islam and their race as shields??
// Mukhriz said, suggesting that a move to charge the protestors would only cause more ‘public unrest.’//
Charging dangerous protesters in a court of law and taking action against them would cause more public unrest??
What sort of mind-numbing statement from a minister!?? If he knows next to nothing, the best thing for him to do is to bite his tongue! Then no one would suspect that he is indeed dumb!
// “We have to avoid incidents that can possibly lead to or cause any racial tension. The issue of race and religion has always been a sensitive issue here in Malaysia,” Mukriz said,... //
Why didn't he proffer such advice to those pea brained protesters??? We certainly don't need his shallow and obvious advice.
// “Barisan National has been handling sensitive issues for 52 years, and we have been handling it well. Selangor Pakatan government is only one year old, and for a new state not to be able to deal with problems that have cropped up in under one term of office, then that says it all. //
According to Mr Mohan Shanmugam, president of Hindu Sangam, there are at least 3,000 Hindus in these areas ( sections 19 22 and 23 Shah Alam ), adding that the issue of relocating the temple from its current site in Section 19, had been pending for the last two decades !!!
So, how could Mukriz blame PR at all?? And said BN had been handling sensitive issues well for the past 52 years?? The correct thing to say is: PR could do in a year what BN could not for the past 20 years!!!
Mukriz, don't pull wool over our eyes! You are lying just to win support for BN. The Indian-Hindus in Shah Alam and the whole nation cannot be hoodwinked by a simpleton like you!
Let's consider how to deal with Mukriz next, after having dealt with Hisham. Let's rise to do our bit.
By defending perpetrators of violence and racial tension, Mukriz is SAYING THAT IS ALRIGHT TO STOKE RACIAL TENSION AND THREATEN OTHERS WITH BLOODSHED!!!
Both Mukriz and Hisham should be brought before a people's court to be grilled to check their allegiance to defend the rakyat and country at any cost.
written by ken, September 03, 2009
written by Jason, September 03, 2009
written by Hang Tuah 1, September 04, 2009
Hisham is Kerismuddin,
Mukhriz is cow-head.
Flip flop - Hisham is now changing his tune,
Aiyah, let's wait for Mukhriz to do the same.
Shame lah - these Malaysian leaders have no cow-sense,
The more they talk, the more Malaysia will cry.
Or laugh, crazy people.
written by Active88, September 04, 2009
How come we got this kind of moron leaders?
Shame... Shame... Shame..
written by lucia, September 04, 2009
then why were the other protestors charged - hindraf, bersih, anti isa vigil, black t-shirts wearers and so on? did charging them caused further public unrest?
written by mccann105, September 04, 2009
written by straightvoice, September 04, 2009
Keep talking rubbish. If your BN has handled sensitive issues well for the last 52 years, then we will not have the cow issues and all other racial issues that we are facing now!! So, don't blame others...we have eyes to see, ears to hear and most of all, a brain intelligent enough to smell out liars like you.
written by muslim, September 04, 2009
written by poh, September 04, 2009
written by ygbenor, September 04, 2009
written by ygbenor, September 04, 2009
written by sharky, September 04, 2009
Sis Marina,please teach your Moo-Moo brother.Wait till the next election comes-by,alot of topeng kepala lembu going to greet Bee N.
written by No value, September 04, 2009
PS. Let it be known, from this point, this man will be know as Mookris
written by malaysianoversea, September 04, 2009
the main headline is 'Hishammuddin wants stern action against ‘cow head protestors’ . as for me, i will stop supporting 'TheStar' from now on AS MOST OF THE CONTENT ARE ALL LIES!! please stop buying the newspaper and let them know that MALAYSIAN WANTS THE TRUTH! and newspaper company who only support the BN goverment and spreading lies should go bankrupt!
written by biawak, September 04, 2009
Undang-undang yg termaktub di dlm negara ni, semua org kena ikut kecuali Umno.
Cuba imagine,
kalaulah org lain atau parti lain yg berdemonstrasi sebegitu, dah lama sudah ditahan di bawah ISA serta
dibelasah teruk dlm tahanan!!!
written by sgms, September 04, 2009
... for telling the truth that the country is so badly governed that it cannot take on protestors for fear of unrest
... for being just as hypocritical since protestors were tear-gassed, water-cannoned, etc. many times over for no good reasons in the recent past
... for daring to insult the figure head (thus commit treason?) of the enforcement unit of the nation
written by Walking Tall, September 04, 2009
One old newspaper sabotaged and stabbed Tun Hussein at the back in order to reach the top and now a useless young newspaper is also trying to do the same to his son and both of them are equally useless.
written by randomthoughts, September 04, 2009
written by chen hsiung, September 04, 2009
and some grey matter in his head
written by localgrad, September 04, 2009
his father is trying hard to nurture this inept smallest son but he doesnt n wouldnt perform... just another botak in the street
written by Janganlupa, September 04, 2009
written by leslie fong, September 04, 2009
wonder where is the khairy guy..he is umno youth chief now..why so diam-diam??
written by gszz, September 04, 2009
written by CARI EMAS, September 04, 2009
written by v.giri mudeliar, September 04, 2009
written by Akhnaton, September 04, 2009
written by counterpoint, September 04, 2009
No attempt by the state govt to get buy-in from the residents? What rot! Have you not been reading carefully.
So what you are arguing now is that the muslims in the section are uneasonable bec they object to having a temple in their midst, following your logic of what you describe is happening in the
west. Obviously you are not reading carefully. The proposed location of the temple do have a sizeable number of Hindu Malaysians. Matter is not closed yet.
But the concern here is why must these group of 50 people who just came out of Friday prayers, in the holy month of Ramadhan, behave seditiously. Our Hindu brethren have been calm and steady about the whole matter. It is commendable that you condemn their actions. But you spoilt it by indulging with name calling!
written by _JC_GUEST_NAME, September 04, 2009
BN has taken us for a ride for 52 years. Enough.
written by SYM, September 04, 2009
If Barisan National has been handling racial issue well for 52 years, this cow head incident would never happened! It happened because of UMNO's predilection!
written by Ah Kow, September 04, 2009
written by Jim Dougal, September 04, 2009
written by Justice, September 04, 2009
written by Jwong, September 04, 2009
written by PH Chin, September 04, 2009
“We have to avoid incidents that can possibly lead to or cause any racial tension. The issue of race and religion has always been a sensitive issue here in Malaysia,” Mukhriz said, suggesting that a move to charge the protestors would only cause more ‘public unrest.’"
Like father like son, the second 'Malay dilemma' in the making. After 52 years, the son of Mohamed has not learned the lesson of respect for other, regardless of race or religion. Malaysia as a nation has developed since but the son of Mohamed's is still dreaming of his father's glorious days.
I would like to invite the son of Mohamed to watch the movies of 15Malaysia.
written by PH Chin, September 04, 2009
Hahaha, unrest ?
What unrest ? The only unrest I will see will be the repeat of those cowardly acts by the bigots in the cow head incident.
All just and righteous 'rakyat' condemn the bigots of the cow head incident.
written by James jame, September 04, 2009
It is so hard to act against the racist UMNO Bigots, who bayed for blood. Ofcause with UMNO protections they will never be charged. So Mr. PM Najib Razak you can says goodbye to your one Malaysia calls as your ministers does not seems to hear you.
written by James jame, September 04, 2009
written by drago, September 04, 2009
written by Malaysian, September 04, 2009
written by It's OK, September 04, 2009
Hey, Mookhriz, your daddy must be real proud of you seeing how you handled this malay dilemma...hehehehe.
written by KL Boy, September 04, 2009
There is a lot of international issues need to be addressed .... you could have been seen as the wise one, had you not voiced out this issue. Come'on it's politically common sense that Hishammudin was wrong to comment that way!!!!!
Sometimes it is wiser to be quiet and listen ... don't talk without thinking
written by KL Boy, September 04, 2009
There is a lot of international issues need to be addressed .... you could have been seen as the wise one, had you not voice out this issue. Come'on it's politically common sense that Hishammudin was wrong to comment that way!!!!!
Sometimes it ia wiser to be quiet and listen ... don't talk without thinking
written by amoker, September 04, 2009
written by cyro, September 04, 2009
written by sickmalaysia, September 04, 2009
To our PM, if you are reading this. Is this the 1 Malaysia that you have always talked about?
All our politicians have no brains. Sad............... And the saddest part is that this incident happened on the Ramadhan month. Some people who always preached how good the religion is, is in fact a devil in disguised. Sad.......
written by yellowkingdom, September 04, 2009
I believe we can all read the banners displayed stating clearly the political inclinations , the racist slant and religious bigotry of the organisers. Those evidences were incendiary and seditious enough to incriminate them without the further need of negative publicity. Sickening to know the Minister can't read that well.




