It’s an absolute shame that the UMNO AGM clashed with this years Deepavali celebration because of the PM’s “tight schedule”, as reported on Malaysiakini. All previous PM’s made the time, despite their heavy schedule. It’s not like the date is not fixed.

Be that as it may, it UMNO delegates could have taken the time to apologize for the clash of the timing of their AGM with the Hindu celebration, and wish all Hindus a very Happy Deepavali. In this manner, such UMNO delegates could have come out looking as magnanimous. Instead, some UMNO delegates have come out looking like shameless cretin, by choosing to chastise and insult Hindus instead, as per the NST article entitled “Delegates slam Indian anger over temple demolition”.

Who is this Datuk Kamilia Ibrahim to call for the enactment of a new law to govern the affairs of non-Muslims? Who is this Datuk Kamilia Ibrahim to warn other races ‘not to play with fire’ and undermine racial unity? Who is this Datuk Kamilia Ibrahim anyway? If anything her words are fire, and undermine racial unity.

This Datuk Kamilia Ibrahim and her UMNO buddies should take stock of the fact that when they make such remarks, they actually insult their ancestors. For the ancestors of Malays were Hindu, Buddhist or animist, long before the arrival of Islam. They may try to deny it, but their Hindu ancestry comes out clearly in both the Malay language and culture.

We even see it in their names. The Malay name “Siti Dewi” is derived from the Hindu “Sita Devi”. The Malay name “Rohani” is derived from the Hindu “Rohini”. Ask any Hindu, as they will tell you that these names are deeply revered in Hinduism.

So this Datuk Kamilia Ibrahim (or should I say Kamala A/P Brahma?) should show some respect for her possible Hindu ancestors, if not Hindu Indians, before making such ludicrous and incendiary comments.