DAP quartet seek apology, damages from Malay rights group president

Timothy Achariam Diyana Ibrahim Timothy Achariam, Diyana Ibrahim Updated 7 years ago · Published on 14 Mar 2019 4:56PM · 6 Comments

Jaringan Melayu Malaysia president Azwanddin Hamzah is accused of making defamatory statements against the finance minister, deputy defence minister and two MPs in a YouTube video. – Facebook pic, March 14, 2019.

FOUR DAP leaders have sent a letter of demand to Jaringan Melayu Malaysia president Azwanddin Hamzah, seeking a written apology and damages, over allegedly defamatory remarks against them.

They are Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng, Deputy Defence Minister Liew Chin Tong, Iskandar Puteri MP Lim Kit Siang and Damansara MP Tony Pua.

“In a YouTube video, Azwanddin made defamatory statements against the four,” said the group’s lawyer, Ramkarpal Singh.

He said Azwanddin accused Guan Eng of diverting a RM200 million allocation for Malay education to fund Chinese temples.

Azwanddin also claimed that Guan Eng performs rituals with Buddhist monks at the Finance Ministry daily.

“He also alleged that Kit Siang and Pua ordered the removal of the Malay agenda from the civil service, and that DAP ordered the appointment of Chinese in government-linked companies, thus, hurting the Malay agenda,” said Ramkarpal, who is also Bukit Gelugor MP.

“Azwanddin must apologise unreservedly and pay damages. If he fails to respond within seven days, a suit will be filed against him.” – March 14, 2019.

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  • Let the Court determine who is speaking the truth. Freedom of speech comes with responsibility and truth not spewing lies, hatred and make up stories to destroy one's reputation and integrity.

    Posted 7 years ago by Justin Leno · Reply

  • There is proofs he has done it as there is a Youtube video. Better apologise and pay up. Don't do it again as fitnah is a big crime in Islam.

    Posted 7 years ago by T E · Reply

  • This is the way to go to teach Malay racists like Azwanddin a lesson he will never forget. So no out of court settlement please with this Malay bangsat.

    Posted 7 years ago by Rupert Lum · Reply

  • Teach thevbastard a lesson. Sue him to kingdom come. First report the matter to the police and file charges. Put him in cuffs

    Posted 7 years ago by Kampung Boy · Reply

  • Asswadins goose will be cooked in court!!!

    Posted 7 years ago by Alphonz Jayaraman · Reply

  • Well done...lies must be challenged....no compromises.

    Posted 7 years ago by Lipdah Lia · Reply