‘Kit Siang must take responsibility for Zaid’s remarks on Selangor ruler’

GEORGE TOWN: DAP supremo Lim Kit Siang has been told to take responsibility for the remarks made by party member Datuk Zaid Ibrahim against Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.

This comes after the ruler warned politicians not to capitalise on sensitive issues, which included race and religion, to garner votes.

People’s Alternative Party vice-president Rahmad Isahak said Lim should be held responsible for Zaid’s remarks, which had crossed the line as a Malay and Muslim who questioned the ruler’s advice.

“His remarks not only hurt the feelings of the Malays, but also resulted in displeasure among peace-loving Malaysians.

“If they (DAP) continue to promote freedom of speech without any restrictions on Zaid to speak as he wishes, they should seriously consider putting a stop to it.

“Failing to do so, DAP and its allies will suffer from negative liability in terms of the people’s perception in the 14th General Election.

“Lim can no longer keep quiet knowing that it will have negative implications on its allies,” Rahmad told the New Straits Times.

In Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Selangor member of parliament Datuk Seri Dr Irmohizam Ibrahim said Zaid should be charged under the Sedition Act over his statement on his social media page.

“His arrogance towards the Sultan Selangor’s words shows he does not understand the concept of rule and to be ruled,” he said.