PETALING JAYA: An academic says Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh won’t go to the extent of pursuing an apology from China concerning the “Allah” socks problem regardless of calling for a boycott of comfort chain retailer KK Mart over the matter.
Speaking to eNM, Tajuddin Rasdi of UCSI University mentioned Akmal was unlikely to summon the Chinese ambassador following a problem by Tuaran MP Wilfred Madius Tangau for him to demand an apology from China for permitting the producer to provide the socks.
“He might proceed to dwell on the problem as a result of he doesn’t care concerning the future penalties or the welfare of (KK Mart’s) employees.
“That’s now not simply being a bully; that’s being an opportunist.”
In an announcement yesterday, Tangau mentioned Akmal ought to press overseas minister and Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan to summon China’s ambassador for a proof if Malaysia doesn’t get a passable reply.
He additionally mentioned that Akmal’s response was akin to “greedy at straws” in an try to win assist and recognition for himself and the occasion as a complete.
“This is solely an train in sacrificing 5,000 jobs to be seen and for Umno to be well-liked with the Malays as soon as once more,” he mentioned.
Meanwhile, former Sungai Benut MP Tawfik Ismail mentioned Akmal’s hypothetical summoning of the ambassador would tarnish Malaysia’s status.
“It would make us look ridiculous. The entire factor would make us look moderately shallow and narrow-minded,” he mentioned.
He mentioned Tangau’s feedback merely highlighted a possible scenario the place the youth chief would demand explanations from all events concerned within the sale of the socks, from the producer to the salesperson.
“What he’s making an attempt to say is, ‘What would occur if Akmal goes after everyone alongside the availability chain, all the best way as much as the manufacturing facility in China?’,” he mentioned.
The former MP added that if such motion have been to be taken in opposition to all events concerned, it might have an effect on primarily Malay Muslims.
“Don’t overlook that when the socks have been produced and introduced into Malaysia, they needed to go via customs. Why doesn’t he go for the customs officer that allowed the socks to return via?” he mentioned.
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“After all, these customs officers are Malay Muslims. Are you going accountable them as properly for what occurred?”
