Ex-MPs slam Dr M for ‘hate-filled rants’

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PETALING JAYA: Two former MPs have slammed Dr Mahathir Mohamad for his “hate-filled rants”, after the former prime minister said that Indians are not “completely loyal to Malaysia” as they want to identify themselves with their country of origin.

Former Klang MP Charles Santiago said both the Indian and Chinese communities have contributed to Malaysia’s socio-economic and political development, and that Mahathir should be “ashamed of himself for such venom”.

“Action must be taken against him for such divisive statements that are potentially harmful in this multiracial society,” Santiago said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

He said Mahathir had undone “whatever little good” he had done for Malaysia with his words, and accused him of trying to stay relevant.

“He knows this is incitement. He is also encouraging bigotry and hate. But he doesn’t care about the consequences of his actions.

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