Comparing Malaysia to Myanmar, Obama (right) had also said that there are times when non-Muslims find themselves being disadvantaged or experiencing hostility.Seeing red over these remarks, A Kadir Jasin criticised the US president for "interference and provocation" with regard to Malaysia's domestic affairs.
In a blog posting, the former New Straits Times Group editor-in-chief praised Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi for rebutting Obama but took a potshot at Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.
"Syabas Zahid (left). It was not a waste that the Umno delegates elected you as the most popular vice-president in the last party polls."Thank god, there are still some in Umno who have not been infected with the 'sindrom koro' (utter weakness)," he said.
The veteran editor also asked who is marginalised and prosecuted in Malaysia?
And in reference to the Christians, he added, "Who opened the Pandora's box in demanding that they too be allowed to use the term Allah?"
Stressing on the existence of religious freedom in Malaysia, Kadir said: "So what is the story with the scores of churches in Brickfields, Jalan Gasing and Sentul?"
"What is the deal with Hindu temples all over the place, at junctions, under trees and in caves?"What is the story with the Buddhist temples, Gudhwaras and Chinese temples everywhere? And who controls the economy?" he added.
Taking a swipe at Najib, who rode in Obama's official car, Kadir asked if the Malays and Muslims would remain quiet over this provocation "just because someone was very happy to ride in the car with him (Obama) or because the latter whispered praises in this person's ear."
Kadir, whose views are often critical of the prime minister, has been accused of working with certain elements in Umno who are engineering the ouster of Najib, a charge which he has denied.
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