By Aidila Razak
May 14, 11 | MalaysiaKini
DAP-Jelutong MP Jeff Ooi suspects possible coercion of the DAP member, who filed a police report on the alleged ‘Christian conspiracy’ yesterday just after the ministry had said there was “some basis” to the allegations.
Speaking to reporters in Kuala Lumpur today, Ooi said they believe that the man, DAP Bukit Tumba branch committee member Mohamed Razali Abdul Rahman, may have been convinced to do so by his relative who is a special branch police officer who monitors political activities in the Jelutong area.
“We were told Mohamed Razali and this officer are relatives, and that it was this officer who was instrumental in helping Utusan Malaysia get the story. I hope the police can start to look into this angle and make a fair and just investigation into the case.
“We don’t know his motive or intention for filing his police report some five days after we filed our police report denying the allegations made in Utusan,” he said.
Ooi added that Mohamed Razali had accompanied Ooi when the MP lodged his police report on May 8, showing a press photograph of the two together at the station.
Yesterday, police confirmed that they received a report regarding the incident that they said gave a “different” account of the events. Both Mohamad Razali and the authorities have, however, refused to reveal the report’s contents.
“The (news coverage) in Utusan and TV3 (on Mohamed Razali’s report) were short of details. Both mentioned that (he) was at the scene where the dinner organised by the Christian community was held, and he said, ‘I know what actually took place.’ He is hiding behind a police report.
“We’ll be truly glad if Mohamed Razali were to repeat what he said in the police report so that if it threatens the DAP’s position, and the position of the Christian community, perhaps we can seek legal redress,” he said.
Utusan on May 7 ran a front page story quoting two pro-Umno bloggers, claiming that Christian religious leaders are plotting to make Christianity the religion of the federation and appoint a Christian Prime Minister.
DAP and implicated pastors have vehemently denied the allegations.
Relations with Razali ‘good’
Ooi said he last spoke to Mohamed Razali on May 8, and that the two had good relations after the latter joined DAP in 2008 after having left Penang Umno.
The MP said that he has tried to contacted the man whom he described as a “loyal DAP member” but to no avail.
“Mohamed Razali has helped us in many by-elections and campaigned for us in Miri for the Sarawak election,” said Ooi.
He added that DAP will reserve any action against Mohamed Razali (photo above, top right corner) until they know the content of his police report.
“We are challenging him to reveal it within 24 hours….but if he doesn’t it is between him and God,” adding that Mohamed Razali’s actions has put the country “under this cloud for much longer”.
He noted that Utusan Malaysia and the two Umno bloggers it quoted, Zakhir Mohamad and Shamsul Yunus, have failed to issue an apology for their reports.
But the fact that Shamsul Yunus has removed all his blog postings on the matter, Ooi said, is an admission of guilt.
DAP legal advisor Gobind Singh Deo said that the party will soon decide if it will take legal action against the daily and the two bloggers.
#1 by DAP man on Saturday, 14 May 2011 - 2:47 pm
Never, never trust an SB man even if he were your father or brother. They will sell you for two sen.
Also beware of Christian SB offcers( from Sabah/Sarawak) who are working in the Peninsular.
Don’t trust them either. They will sell you like Judas did to Jesus for 30 sen.
#2 by DAP man on Saturday, 14 May 2011 - 2:51 pm
I think he was paid RM 500,000 by some UMNO goon to make a false report.
Thats why the Home Minister was able to refer to it almost immeditely. He even gave credence to that report by this liar.
#3 by monsterball on Saturday, 14 May 2011 - 3:42 pm
I think Jeff Ooi should cut off this matter and don’t bring it to another level.
“SO WHAT?” will be Malaysians answer to him.
#4 by cskok8 on Saturday, 14 May 2011 - 4:57 pm
Does anyone know how many of our dear PRDM officers are involved in gathering “political intelligence”? That is one of the reason there is always a shortage of policemen.
#5 by Loh on Saturday, 14 May 2011 - 7:34 pm
UMNO and Utusan hopes that this rumour as reported will get Malay voters to return. They can hope.
Now that they have accused the pastors for doing what they did not, they should just make the story come true, and declare it too. As it is perfectly legal, why not just organize a prayer like what they said? If the opposition parties should lose votes in the next GE, so be it. After all, opposition parties are fighting for the good of the country, and if there are still people who can continue to be doped, let them be. After that UMNO has no more game on race and religion to play around.
Just tell Malaysians that everyone is free to pray, including praying for Christianity to be made an official religion and be entitled to use public funds to build churches, like money were used to build mosque. If money can be spent on religious matter, then apply for it. If prayer is said to win support, why not do it. After all Christians do pray to God, and God certainly know.
#6 by zhukoilman on Sunday, 15 May 2011 - 1:26 pm
Remember Bala and his sworn statements? so whats new in Boleh Land? I would like to make a suggestion,that all non Muslims who have not been to Kelantan,spare sometime and visit cum holidays to Kelantan and witness for yourself the respect everyone have for each others believes.Do not let this idiot self proclaimed savior of the Malays get under your skin.And what has he done for the integrity of Bahasa Malaysia(Bahasa Melayu),Sekolah Agama Raayat,the claim of oil royalty by Kelantan and Trengganu,when 90% of the Raayat are Malays?,the diminishing Malay Land Reserve? want me to list somemore?So Ibrahim stop trying to fool the Malays,ever heard “You can fool some people sometimes ,but not all the people all the time.”Stop being a hipocrate for your sake.