The Star

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/8/20/nation/4556016&sec=nation
Thursday August 20, 2009

DAP should stop trying to please PAS, says Ti

PETALING JAYA: The DAP should stop bending backwards to please PAS and stop doing damage control by political posturing and diversions, said MCA non-governmental organisation liaison bureau chairman and central committee member Datuk Ti Lian Ker.

The relationship between the DAP and PAS should also be reviewed as PAS policies and political views have disregarded the sanctity of law in this country.

“The rule of law must apply uniformly and there should not be multiple rules and regulations in 1Malaysia,” said Ti in a press statement yesterday.

He said the DAP was actually surrendering fundamental rights and liberties safeguarded by the law by agreeing to a separate set of unlawful “laws” under the pretext of self-regulation.

“The precedent of surrendering civil rights and liberties under the pretext of self-regulation means surrendering and conceding to PAS’ non-tolerant and non-accommodative rule, with no regard or respect of the multi-racial aspect of Malaysia,” he said.

“Will the DAP surrender our liberties on customs, values and practices such as our manner of clothing or entertainment, all in the name of self-regulating, and respect for PAS political will?” Ti asked.