KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17 -- The hawker in Sepang who placed a racist sign denying service to Indians must be punished despite his public apology, said DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng and Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh.
Both politicians insisted an apology was not sufficient given the blatant nature of the trader's sign also used a pejorative against the Indian community.
Lim said the man must face action as doing nothing would mean tacit approval for such sentiments among Malaysians, particularly politicians.
"Failure to do so will have far-reaching adverse consequences that will not only divide the country but lead to the breakdown of the racial and religious harmony, respect and tolerance for diversity that is the hallmark of 'Malaysia Truly A...