It is extremely shocking to read that former Petaling Jaya Selatan UMNO Wanita Chief, Munaliza Hamzah claims that she and other members of the protest at the Taman Medan church would have removed the church’s cross, if the church would not have done it themselves[1].
With the admission of those who were present and part of the protest at the Taman Medan Church yesterday, PM Najib Razak & UMNO cannot remain silent anymore, and has to now act decisively against his party members who bullied a church into removing a sacred symbol.
There is no way the “negotiations” as claimed by Munaliza could have been done politely and with respect[2], when one brings 50 protesters, armed with placards and raised fists[3]. More so, the protesters choose to interrupt a Sunday church service to demand that the cross be removed.
If the intent was to politely negotiate, Munaliza and friends should have made an appointment with the church leaders. They would have gone privately, without inviting the media and bringing a group of 50. And most important of all, they would have respected the worship session that was on going.
PM Najib, in keeping silent and not calling for disciplinary action against Munaliza and other UMNO members who protested is condoning bigotry in this country, when he should be promoting unity if his overused 1Malaysia slogan is to be believed.