It never stops to amaze me how our politicians can create interest with their not-so-wise comments. Dr Khir Toyo is developing into a legend, for his unusual, and sometimes destructive gaffes. During his term as Selangor MB, he has, amongst others, blamed women for not dressing up, thus making their husbands go astray and o­n a more seditious note, he talked about shedding blood should anyone go against Umno. These are amongst his 'classics'.

The latest is a threat to withdraw scholarships of Selangor students in the Middle East who are found wearing the Arabic clothes instead of shirts and pants. He went o­n to say that the Malay race is better than the Arab race, so there's no reason for them to wear Arabic attire.

Imagine the ripple he sent through out the Arab world, but then again, if they know him well, they would just let it pass, since his 'track record' speaks for itself, and therefore he should not be taken seriously. I wonder why those who oppose so much the article in the Economist do not see the damage done to others by our own politicians.