BY MD IZWAN
Published: 14 September 2015 11:16 AM
The video clip uploaded onto YouTube shows Umno members burning effigies of two DAP leaders. – Screenshot from YouTube,
In a video clip uploaded on YouTube yesterday, Umno members, led by Kota Baru division head Datuk Mohd Fatmi Che Salleh, were seen burning effigies of DAP parliamentary leader Lim Kit Siang and its secretary-general Lim Guan Eng.
The programme reportedly took place in Kota Baru on Sunday
Fatmi, who is Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's former political secretary, was seen giving a fiery speech urging party members to participate in the September 16 gathering to “uphold the dignity of Malays” in the video.
"The people of Kota Baru must fight, fight for our religion, race and country."
He also criticised the two DAP leaders and organisers of Bersih 4, who he added were out to break up the Malay race.
"Burning their effigies is a symbol of our protest, we are against everything about Bersih which are just lies.
"Do you agree?
"They are evil, and want to break up the Malay race and this country," Fatmi said in the video.
The “red shirt” rally is said to be held to counter last month's Bersih 4 rally, which had called for Najib's resignation over alleged financial scandals.
The gathering is also being held to express anger over footage of Bersih 4 participants stomping on pictures of Najib and PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang.
Meanwhile, the Umno headquarters is understood to have issued a notice to its divisions to mobilise members to attend the “red shirt” rally on September 16, despite official statements that the Malay party has not endorsed the controversial gathering. – September 14, 2015
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