IPOH: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has full authority to determine what action to take against P. Waytha Moorthy amid calls for him to resign as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Perak DAP said.
Of late, Waytha had been heavily criticised by various parties for allegedly failing to control the violent incident leading to riots at the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Subang Jaya last month, and the death of fireman Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim on Dec 17 from injuries incurred during the riots.
Its deputy chairman Dr Abdul Aziz Bari said he was confident Dr Mahathir had considered all aspects, including the calls made by various bodies including non-governmental organisations.
“The power to appoint and fire a minister is the prerogative of the prime minister. But in politics, the demands may be considered.
“And we are confident the prime minister had fully considered all factors related to this issue,” he said in a press conference on the Karnival Mega Santai Anak Perak held here yesterday.
On Dec 19, the media quoted Dr Mahathir as saying it was up to him to decide what action to take against Waytha who was chairman of Hindraf, the Hindu Rights Action Force. — Bernama