Dtk Z, Dtk Z…
I’ll try to be relatively short on this eventful day.
The “grassroots” appear to still be quite supportive of Dtk. Reporting on the two protests at the infamous mansion over the weekend, Malaysiakini has some imagery on just how supportive they can be.
DAP Selangor vice-chief S Selvadurai in his police report claimed that he was punched by some of the mob members – believed to be Zakaria’s supporters.
They were also seen brandishing steel pipes, but Selvadurai did not specify in his report if they used them on him.
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Parti Keadilan Rakyat Selangor vice-chief Khairul Anuar Zainudin, who was at the demonstration, claimed racial slurs were made the mob, as most of the protestors where ethnic Chinese.
“They played up racial sentiments. They were shouting ‘Cina balik!’ (Chinese get out!), ‘Kalau kamu mahu Mei 13, saya hari ini boleh bagi kau’ (If you want May 13, I can give it to you today)” said Khairul when contacted.
Two other eye-witnesses confirmed that such words were used by the group which backed Zakaria.
Khairul claimed he learned that these people were not from Kampung Idaman, which is itself a lower-income multicultural village.
There’s a painful does of reality for you :(
The Star has a colorful article describing the chaos and disarray facing Klang’s Umno division, who nonetheless appear determinedly united behind Dtk Zakaria.
I don’t know if the other two Klang Municipal Council members who were found to be constructing illegal mansions are Umno members. If they are, I don’t envy the division’s present handful.
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The Star had the presence of mind to look into the political process through which councillors are chosen, providing some useful insight.
They also had this rather odd article, which may be the longest ‘interview’ Dtk Zakaria has given so far. And what auspices is the rather sympathetic article under? Vasthu Sastra. Indian Feng Shui :|
The piece gives you an insight into Dtk’s present circumstances though – constantly surrounded by supporters with walkie talkies and all.
