22 May 2017

MCA Youth concurs with David Teo’s decision to not take legal action over slapping incident

MCA Youth concurs with film producer David Teo’s decision to not apologise nor take legal action against actor-comedian Sulaiman Yassin for slapping him at a Transformasi Nasional 2050 (TN50) dialogue attended by Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib bin Tun Abdul RAzak earlier. We urge those intending to fan racial sentiments to let the matter rest now. 

The whole scuffle was resolved on the same day it occurred. The ‘slapper’, actor-comedian Sulaiman Yassin has also made peace with David Teo at the advice of the Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib. Even David Teo is willing to forgive Sulaiman Yassin. So why should some trouble-makers still hold on to the incident and want to turn it into a racial issue?

Moreover, MCA Youth is also of the opinion that David Teo needs not apologise. He was slapped but made to apologise. Those demanding him to do so are not able to differentiate between right and wrong!

We should respect David Teo’s decision of forgiving Sulaiman Yassin. This shows that he is a magnanimous person, whereby he also apologised for his remarks against the Prime Minister. All unfounded speculations over his decision should stop now.

It is wrong for Sulaiman Yassin to slap anyone, but he has learned his lesson. People should move on from it and stop fanning the flames.

Instead we should be careful of those parties trying to stir up racial sentiments, for they have vested intentions that would not help the country.

Dato’ Leong Kim Soon
MCA Youth Secretary General

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