Unfazed by criticism, Malaysian Premier Abdullah Badawi maintained a hard line towards ethnic-Indian leaders, detained under a draconian security law for spearheading protests against alleged marginalisation of the community, saying their actions could be deemed as treachery.
Unfazed by criticism, Malaysian Premier Abdullah Badawi maintained a hard line towards ethnic-Indian leaders, detained under a draconian security law for spearheading protests against alleged marginalisation of the community, saying their actions “could be deemed as treachery”.
Hindraf’s allegations of “ethnic cleansing” in Malaysia could seriously avert investors and tourists. “These actions could be deemed as treachery,” Abdullah was quoted as saying by media here.
“Yes, I have signed the detention orders and there is nothing more to explain,” he said Thursday.
