Johor DAP today slammed the call from an Umno elected state representative for “true hudud” to be implemented for all in Johor, as unhealthy and detrimental for nation-building.

“Many who deliberate about hudud have ignored the feelings and sensitivities of the minority ethnic groups in the country and are showing the least concern for issues of social betterment,” said its chief, Boo Cheng Hau in a statement.

Many more pressing bread and butter issues, he contended, still remains unaddressed, like rampant corruption, declining quality of life and the lack of opportunities for better education.

More alarmingly, he accused, many have treated the federal constitution and the sentiments of the minorities as non-existent.

“It is an unhealthy and detrimental development  to nation-building.”

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He reminded all parties concerned to appreciate the reality that Malaysia is a multicultural and multireligeous society and respect the feelings and inspirations of all segments of society, including the minority ethnic groups.

Boo was responding to BN’s Kemelah state assemblyperson Ayob Rahmat’s recent statement that Johor should implement ‘true hudud’ law that applies to both Muslims and non-Muslims.