IPOH: Perak DAP chairman Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham has drawn flak for a tweet on Muslim opposition to the ‘Innocence of Muslims’ film produced by Sam Bacile which insulted Prophet Muhammad and Islam.
Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir described Ngeh’s remark on his Twitter account as provocative while the Perak 4B Youth Movement has lodged a police report against the DAP leader.
Ngeh had tweeted that “Khairy wants Muslim protest against Sam Bacile. For Islam or for his political gains? Are Muslims wasting too much time and energy on this?” in reference to Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin’s statement.
Zambry said that though Ngeh had asked questions instead of making statements, the remark disappointed all Muslims.
“He should have shared the feelings of Muslims following the production of the film because every religion had its concept of prophethood. No one would want their prophet to be subjected to all kinds of accusations,” he told reporters after a Meet-the-Clients Day, here.
Zambry said Ngeh should be careful when issuing statements.
“I know he (Ngeh) will respond by saying that he did not make statements but asked questions, but his remark is very provocative,” he said. — Bernama