Malay right-wing group Pertubuhan Pribumi Perkasa Malaysia (Perkasa), has denied the allegation by Rembau parliamentarian Khairy Jamaluddin that its approach on certain issues
posed an obstacle to the 1Malaysia concept.

NONEPerkasa president Ibrahim Ali said the movement championed the cause of the Malays and was not a racist organisation which encouraged hatred against other races.

"Perkasa's criticisms regarding several issues such as the latest on the statement by MCA Youth chief Dr Wee Ka Siong should not be misconstrued as being an obstacle to the 1Malaysia concept," he told reporters here today.

Wee was criticised by Perkasa for raising the issue on the award of scholarships by the Public Service Department (PSD) to the Bumiputera.

Ibrahim, who is also the Independent member of parliament for Pasir Mas, said there were now many issues concerning the Malays and that Perkasa was responsible to defend them as provided for in the federal constitution.

Both Ibrahim and Khairy have engaged in a war of words through tweeter over the past few days after the Umno Youth chief came to Wee’s defence.

- Bernama