VOXPOP 'In that case, should we stop paying our income tax and instead ask Umno to pay them their salary since they only work for them?'

Chegubard angry at police for pulling disappearing act

your say Gerard Lourdesamy: The police in Malaysia condone lawlessness because they have become lackeys of Umno-BN.

It is a disgrace that a force that is supposed to uphold and defend the law and maintain public order and security are happy to become tools of the ruling party and serve their political agenda.

In future, if violence breaks out as the rakyat's patience is running thin, the police have nobody but themselves to blame.

Mushiro: The police are keeping to their bad reputation. We have seen them in Bersih 2.0, we have seen them in Bersih 3.0, we have seen them in the double-decker bus incidents and we have seen them in the many Pakatan Rakyat ceramahs where they either attack the crowd without any provocation or they allow the crowd to be attacked by hooligans.

I believe there is a well-trained team within the police force which specialises in intimidating Pakatan supporters. Has the PDRM (Royal Malaysian Police) a new motto where they blindly support Umno no matter what?

Cari Makan: In the corporate world, the respective heads of department are responsible for any negligent or losses, and may be liable for law suits or terminated.

In a civilised country and for the sake of security and national interest, the Home Ministry and the inspector-general of police must be held accountable for their failures to uphold justice and resign.

Jesse: Alas, the police has been so politicised by Umno over the years that in many cases, they seem more like Umno harassment troops paid by taxpayers.

Thanks to this corrupt government that we no longer have an impartial police service which can command the confidence of the public.

Mention police these days and it conjures images of corruption, harassment and incompetence. How the old timers ex-cops must be turning in their graves!

NewMalaysia: In that case, should we stop paying our income tax and instead ask Umno to pay them their salary since they only work for them?

Anonymous #18452573: It would seem that the police in Johor are afraid of Umno mat rempits and supporters. The quality and courage of PDRM has indeed dropped tremendously over the last 50 years.

Geronimo: Forget it, Solidariti Anak Muda Malaysia (SAMM) chief Badrul Hisham Shaharin.

It is commendable that you have done your part by returning the video camera (belonging to the police), but don't expect a thief to catch a thief.

'Gag order on religious teachings in school?'

Yenna Tamby: They have plundered the lands of the Orang Asli. And now they are slapping their children for not following their religion. What's next?

Fair Play: Ever wonder why the Chinese would not send their children to national schools? It is the attitude such as this teacher that has turned them off.

By his action, this teacher has done more harm than good for his religion. The question is what the authorities are going to about it.

Gerard Lourdesamy: Section 17(2) of the Aboriginal Peoples' Act 1954 overrides any discretion that the religious teacher may have in this matter and Article 12(3) of the federal constitution is very clear on this; it reads, for the illiterates in the teaching profession, as follows:

"No person shall be required to receive instruction in or take part in any ceremony or act of worship of a religion other than his own."

Article 12(3) of the constitution overrides any syariah law that may empower a Muslim religious teacher to instruct a non-Muslim student in the Islamic religion. Period.

It is time that these religious zealots be put in their place. Otherwise, please go to Afghanistan and join the Taliban instead.

AnSoN: Is this what the religion taught the foolish teacher? What a good representation of his religious teaching.

Gen2: The Quran says forcing somebody to accept Islam is haram . The teacher must be a munafik (hypocrite) in the class of those who blast the early morning call to prayer through loudspeakers even though the Prophet has forbidden it.

Full of Crap: If you can impose Islam on non-Muslims, then so can others impose their religion on Muslims.

When Christian Sarawakians, attending a church event in a Petaling Jaya church, were mistaken as Muslims being converted, there was a big fuss and accusation made that the Christians were converting Muslims. Now this Orang Asli matter is given a gag order. What double standards.

Anonymous #58458950: Where is the respect for the Orang Asli's religion? They are not obliged to be converted to Islam nor were they given the choice to recite Islamic prayers or not.

They definitely do not need to be slapped, which is a violation of their basic rights.

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