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**weightpillsnow** · 09-07-2012, 11:32 AM

Friday, Sep 07, 2012
KUALA LUMPUR - Defence Minister Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi has criticised those who stepped on a photograph of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, stating that such acts were unacceptable regardless of whose picture was involved.

"We are a civilized society. This should not be allowed to happen. We can have a difference in opinion and political ideology, but we need to respect our country, national flag and leaders," he said after attending an orientation week ceremony for new students at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional here.

Zahid was commenting on the Aug 30 incident when several youths stomped on pictures of Najib and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor during a Merdeka Eve gathering at Dataran Merdeka.

Some even brought alternative flags instead of the national flag. At least three youths have turned themselves in.

Calling it a politically-motivated act, Zahid said the youths were influenced by wrong ideas and blamed the Opposition for their actions.

On DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng's accusation that Barisan Nasional practised double standards when it did not take action against Perkasa members who stepped on his portrait, Zahid reminded the Penang Chief Minister that "he too was guilty of such actions".

"Lim Kit Siang and his son Guan Eng have stepped on pictures of Perak assemblyman before," he added.

On the general election, Zahid, who is also Umno vice-president, said Barisan was ready should the election be called in November, as rumoured.

"We are ever ready. Maybe some Opposition leaders are getting tired, but we are ready to face them in the political warzone in due course," he said, adding that the Barisan candidates list was with the Prime Minister.

09-07-2012, 11:32 AM	#3
weightpillsnow Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 446 Senior Member	Friday, Sep 07, 2012 KUALA LUMPUR - Defence Minister Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi has criticised those who stepped on a photograph of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, stating that such acts were unacceptable regardless of whose picture was involved. "We are a civilized society. This should not be allowed to happen. We can have a difference in opinion and political ideology, but we need to respect our country, national flag and leaders," he said after attending an orientation week ceremony for new students at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional here. Zahid was commenting on the Aug 30 incident when several youths stomped on pictures of Najib and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor during a Merdeka Eve gathering at Dataran Merdeka. Some even brought alternative flags instead of the national flag. At least three youths have turned themselves in. Calling it a politically-motivated act, Zahid said the youths were influenced by wrong ideas and blamed the Opposition for their actions. On DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng's accusation that Barisan Nasional practised double standards when it did not take action against Perkasa members who stepped on his portrait, Zahid reminded the Penang Chief Minister that "he too was guilty of such actions". "Lim Kit Siang and his son Guan Eng have stepped on pictures of Perak assemblyman before," he added. On the general election, Zahid, who is also Umno vice-president, said Barisan was ready should the election be called in November, as rumoured. "We are ever ready. Maybe some Opposition leaders are getting tired, but we are ready to face them in the political warzone in due course," he said, adding that the Barisan candidates list was with the Prime Minister.
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