Dap Youth Slams Hypocrite Akmal Over Flag Gaffe Uproar

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DAP Youth has condemned Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh's plan to visit a hardware store owner in Penang over the latest flag gaffe incident.
In a statement, its chief Woo Kah Leong called the action a form of intimidation and urged the Umno leader to let authorities deal with those who break the law.
"Malaysia is a constitutional country. Any action that breaks the law or rule, including errors when installing the Jalur Gemilang, must be appropriately dealt with according to law and procedures, not through any action that has elements of intimidation or mob justice.
"Awareness of patriotism can only be instilled through consistent education, not by making threats.
ADS"DAP Youth stresses that anyone who violates the law shall be dealt with through the enforcement of the law. Any action that can fan the fire and mobilise the crowd 'to educate' is a mere political gimmick that does not bring any benefit to the country's unity.
"An elected representative should play the role of uniting the rakyat, not causing tension," Woo (above) said.
Double standards
Woo also called out Akmal, whom he said was being hypocritical and practising double standards when dealing with other incidents involving Jalur Gemilang.
He questioned why Akmal had not made a similar move to mobilise the crowd when the Education Ministry and Terengganu PAS chapter made errors when printing images with the national flag.
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh"Our country does not need moral police. Instead, we need leaders who prioritise peace, harmony and legal integrity," the Pasir Bedamar assemblyperson added.
Yesterday, Akmal, in a Facebook post, announced his plan to visit the hardware store in Penang after a viral video showed its owner carrying the flag upside down on a pole, whilst another man recorded him.
He also invited all his friends to join him during the visit at noon tomorrow, during which Akmal wants to teach the men how to properly install the Jalur Gemilang. - Mkini

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