COMMENT | Umno's interests don't warrant insults or causing hurt

COMMENT | Former MP and finance minister Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah’s spirited defence of Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh raises an important question.

Is there not a thick, broad line between insolent words/coarse language and party interests?

On Monday, Ku Li stressed that Akmal’s assertive stance should not be mistaken for hostility towards other races but rather as being in line with Umno’s constitution and mission.

However, there is a big difference between hostility towards other races and being personal and spiteful.

Indeed, the party constitution does not state that leaders must be rude and uncouth when commenting on views contrary to their own.

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