DAP reprimands Chew Chong Sin, Mengkibol State Assemblyman, for his insensitive remarks on the Christchurch terrorist attack yesterday.
While Chew had retracted his remarks and apologised three times, I acknowledge the severity of his statement. The damage is done and therefore I reprimand Chew for his insensitivity. The party takes the incident seriously.
We adhere to Secretary-General Lim Guan Eng’s stand on behalf of DAP that:
“DAP condemns the horrific attacks on mosques in Christchurch which has caused a great loss of lives, and leaving many others injured. It is not only a crime against the Muslim community in Christchurch, but also against all of humanity.
“No religion condones violence against innocent people, and what has happened runs contrary to all religious teachings.”
What happened in Christchurch is a terrorist act and DAP condemns it vehemently.