3 wishes for a Happy Mothers' Day

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Media Statement
by Tony Pua
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(Petaling Jaya, Sunday) : DAP Petaling Jaya has 3 wishes for a Happy Mothers' Day: 

1. That Our Mothers' Dreams Will Come True

Mothers all over Malaysia have sacrificed immensely so we can be successful in our lives.  Hence today, May 13 is a day dedicated to mothers across the country for their unconditional love and dedication in raising us.  We should therefore be reminded to pause from our busy daily schedule to spend time with her and tell her how much we love her, hoping the our Mothers' dreams will all come true. 

In honour of all mothers around the country and as a token of our appreciation, DAP PJ will be distributing carnations to all mothers in Sea Park, Petaling Jaya. 

2. That Our Government Will Stop Breaking Up Happy Families 

Rubber-tapper Marimuthu was happily married to Raimah Bibi a/p Noordin for 21 years with 7 children but was suddenly and forcibly separated from them because his wife was born a Muslim. 

Although Marimuthu has gotten back all his children, the family is now broken up.  Raimah Bibi is now separated from her husband and children – although there can be no doubt that they would want to be reunited as one family again. 

All religions inculcate good values of family love, compassion and unity and no religion would work to disrupt happy families.  Where is the justice in Malaysia if families who have been living happily together for decades are forcibly separated by the Government, leaving the children without the care and love of their mother? 

The DAP wishes on this auspicious day, that Raimah, a dedicated wife and mother for the past 21 years, can be reunited her pride and joy. 

3. That Our Government Respects Mothers & Women 

It was a disgraceful act by BN MPs who insulted women all over Malaysia in Parliament.  When our MP for Batu Gajah, Fong Po Kuan was debating the issue of leaks in the Parliament, the Bung Mokhtar Radin had retorted “Mana ada bocor, Batu Gajah pun tiap-tiap bulan pun bocor juga,” while Mohd Said Yusof added ““MP for Batu Gajah tiap-tiap bulan pun bocor juga.” 

They abused of their parliamentary privileges to besmirch and dishonour the Parliament by making crude, vulgar, sexist and offensive remarks.  They insulted not only Po Kuan but all Malaysian mothers and women. 

DAP PJ will show our solidarity with Po Kuan this Mother's Day by asking why no woman BN MP was will stand up to speak up for women dignity and condemn the two sexist BN MPs?  Why is our MP in Petaling Jaya Utara who is also the Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of Women, Family & Community Development staying elegantly silent on the issue?

(13/5/2007)