Nazri’s ‘hooligan-style’ remark to TMJ uncalled for

PETALING JAYA: The “hooligan-style” response by Nazri Aziz to Tunku Mahkota of Johor recently has disturbed and bewildered the chairman of the Social Care Foundation, who has called on the minister to repent and apologise immediately for it.

In a statement today, Robert Phang, who is also the Justice of the Peace, said that Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim was merely issuing a gentle reminder about the government having to be responsible to the people and that Nazri’s remark was totally uncalled for.

“It is very clear HRH Brigadier General Tunku Ismail has merely spoken out of concern for the Rakyat,” Phang said, adding that the reply the minister of tourism and culture gave was both “uncivilised and insolent”.

“Enough is enough. As an elected MP (Padang Rengas), I pray to God that Nazri wakes up and has the guts to sincerely apologise to HRH Brigadier General Tunku Ismail.”

Phang also took issue with Nazri’s use of the word “whack” in his reply to Tunku Ismail and said, “I am bewildered by your (Nazri) explanation that the word ‘whack’ was used to protect the monarchy … you are a seasoned politician and a lawyer.

“You could have used a better term or statement, more so against the monarchy. Our Malaysian culture does not allow for such an insolent statement.”

He also told Nazri to “wake up” and “repent” for the harsh statement to prove he was a civilised and cultured elected leader, and added that his harsh words were giving a bad example to the younger generation.

He also heaped praises on Tunku Ismail for defending his right to comment on national issues and for looking out for the people, adding “For this, my humble salutations to you”.

On June 5, Tunku Ismail posted a Facebook message ridiculing Prime Minister Najib Razak on his non-appearance at the Nothing2Hide forum saying that was the reason why the people no longer had trust and confidence in him.

Nazri retaliated by telling the Tunku Ismail to stay out of politics, failing which he would be subject to the same rule and be “whacked”.

Source : http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2015/06/18/nazris-hooligan-style-remark-to-tmj-uncalled-for/

'If prince gets whacked, what more rakyat?'

Johor crown prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim voiced a gentle reminder for those in power, and this earned him a "hooligan-like" response from a minister.

This led former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) advisory panel member Robert Phang to wonder what the rakyat would encounter for questioning ruling politicians.

He also called on Tourism and Culture Minister Nazri Abdul Aziz (photo) to apologise to the prince if the latter considered himself a "cultured and civilised" member of Parliament.

"It is very clear that Tunku Ismail merely voiced his opinion that those who have been entrusted with the responsibility (to lead) must not blame the people for losing trust and confidence in them, but to think why the people no longer have confidence and trust in them.

"The rakyat totally agree with such a gentle reminder (but) it was met with a hooligan-style response from a minister.

"If Tunku Ismail received such a reply, then what chances do we, the rakyat, have?" he asked in a statement.

More must come forward

Phang (photo), who is chairperson of the Social Care Foundation, commended Tunku Ismail for making a stand.

"Malaysians more so Johoreans must come forward to remind the leaders of the country that they have a responsibility to serve the people respectfully.
 
"It is clear Tunku Ismail has merely spoken out of concern for the rakyat," he added.

Phang, who said he was "disturbed" by Nazri's reaction, accused the minister of setting a bad example for the younger generation.

"Enough is enough. As an elected MP, I pray Nazri wakes up and has the guts to sincerely apologise to Tunku Ismail," he added.

Phang was also "bewildered" by the minister's explanation that his remarks were intended to protect the royal institution.

"You (Nazri) could have used a better term, more so against the monarchy. Our Malaysian culture does not allow such insolent statements," he said.
 
Nazri had warned Tunku Ismail that he risked being "whacked" if the prince meddled in politics.

This was after the prince mocked Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak for failing to turn up at the 'Nothing to Hide' dialogue.

Nazri has refused to back down, saying he was merely defending the prime minister and reminded the prince, that unlike him, Tunku Ismail was not elected by the people.


Source : http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/302274

YB NAZRI MUST APOLOGIZE TO THE MONARCHY IF YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF A CULTURED AND CIVILISED MP

“I think he should keep out of politics, otherwise he may be subjected to the same rule.  We will whack him”, quote –

18^th June 2015.

PRESS STATEMENT BY:-

TAN SRI DATUK ROBERT PHANG MIOW SIN

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

CHAIRMAN – SOCIAL CARE FOUNDATION

HRH Brigadier General Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has defended his right to comment on national issues despite criticisms from Culture and Tourism Minister Nazri Abdul Aziz.

It is very clear that HRH Crown Prince Tunku Ismail has merely voiced his opinion and reminder that the people who have been entrusted with the responsibility to not blame the people for losing trust and confidence in them, but think of why the people no longer have the confidence and trust in them” quote.

The Rakyat totally agree such a gentle reminder from HRH Brigadier General Tunku Ismail has been met with a hooligan style response from a minister.  It is also true if HRH Brigadier General Tunku Ismail got such a reply, than what chances do we, the Rakyat have.  I salute you, HRH Brigadier General Tunku Ismail that you have taken the initiative and concern of voicing out such an uncultured act by an elected minister.  I am sure, that many Malaysian more so Johoreans must come forward to remind the leaders of the country that they have a responsibility to serve our people respectfully.

It is very clear HRH Brigadier General Tunku Ismail has merely spoken out of concern for the Rakyat.  It is also true that the Crown Prince life has been completed with a good life but here, HRH Brigadier General Tunku Ismail choose to intervene with the Rakyat’s problems.  For this, my humble salutations to you, HRH Brigadier General Tunku Ismail. I am also very much disturbed by Nazri’s uncultured statement which tantamount to be uncivilized and insolent to HRH Brigadier General Tunku Ismail which has triggered a very bad example for our younger generation to follow.

Enough is enough.  As an elected MP, I pray to God that Nazri must wake up and have the gut to sincerely apologize to HRH Brigadier General Tunku Ismail.  It is never a shame to do so where there is no reason for Nazri to attack the monarchy.  Wake up Nazri and please repent for the uncalled statement.  Show that you are a cultured and civilized MP otherwise the Rakyat will know what kind of person you are and please show a good example as an elected leader for the future generation.

I am bewildered by your explanation that the word “whack” remark is to protect the monarchy.  Surely but truly, you are a seasoned politician and a lawyer.  You could have used a better term or statement, more so against the monarchy.  Our Malaysian culture does not allow such an insolent statement. 

Over to you, YB Nazri.

“HUMBLENESS IS GOOD VIRTUE, ARROGANCE SHALL FALL, THE MEEK WILL RULE THE WORLD”.

Tan Sri Datuk Robert Phang

Justice of the Peace.