IGP: 'Normal' for deposed party to weaken winner
Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador believes it is normal for deposed political parties to attempt to weaken those now in power.
"What I said was this normally happens when there is a change of government," he said when met in Putrajaya today...
Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador believes it is normal for deposed political parties to attempt to weaken those now in power.
"What I said was this normally happens when there is a change of government," he said when met in Putrajaya today.
"I am not accusing anyone, but I said it is normal for things like this to happen – the deposed party will try to weaken the one who won. Simple as that. Don't twist it."
Hamid was asked to elaborate on his quotes to the South China Morning Post in its article on widening racial and religious divisions due to social media, the controversy surrounding preacher Dr Zakir Naik and objections to Jawi lessons.
Hamid was quoted saying: "The deposed party… would continue to destabilise and weaken the ruling party. Security-wise, (it is) of concern, but manageable."
The SCMP article also cited A Kadir Jasin, the prime minister's media adviser, stating that there is a need for authorities to act decisively against people who misuse social media, including shutting down websites and arresting people for inflammatory posts.
Kadir had warned that the situation could take a "dangerous" turn if left unchecked and, like Hamid, blamed the opposition for exploiting racial and religious issues.
"Who are the people promoting divisive, racial and religious agenda for political (gain)? It is Umno and PAS," he said.
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