Christian leader Reverend Eu Hong Seng has
declined comment on the furore that emerged from his controversial
speech on Christmas Eve.
Speaking to Malaysiakini this morning, the National Evangelical Christian Fellowship (NECF) chairperson said adding to the debate would only "muddy the waters".
Withdrawing his clarification on the matter published earlier today by Malaysiakini, Eu said that he would rather not engage in a war of words with his detractors.
"Otherwise, I would say something and they would say something and it will never end.
"My speech was clear enough. There is no need to clarify further," he said, standing by his controversial remarks made on Dec 24.
The reverend had at a Christian Federation of Malaysia (CFM) Christmas hi-tea last Saturday said the constant talk of the rights of the majority under Article 153 of the Federal Constitution was tantamount to bullying of the minority.
In his scathing speech, Eu said he had no problems with the special position of the bumiputera and the Malay rulers as stipulated in the constitution.
However, he wondered about the "shifting rights" of the majority, which he said led to confusion over the extent of these rights.
Perkasa wants Eu hauled up for sedition
Since his speech, Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has called for an end to all debate on Article 153 as it "stirs racism and discontent".
Malay rights NGO Perkasa yesterday demanded that Eu be charged under the Sedition Act.
The outspoken reverend had in 2008 delivered a hard-hitting speech questioning why Christians have to worship in shophouses and industrial lots.
That speech was delivered at CFM's annual Christmas event attend by the then prime minister, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Speaking to Malaysiakini this morning, the National Evangelical Christian Fellowship (NECF) chairperson said adding to the debate would only "muddy the waters".
Withdrawing his clarification on the matter published earlier today by Malaysiakini, Eu said that he would rather not engage in a war of words with his detractors."Otherwise, I would say something and they would say something and it will never end.
"My speech was clear enough. There is no need to clarify further," he said, standing by his controversial remarks made on Dec 24.
The reverend had at a Christian Federation of Malaysia (CFM) Christmas hi-tea last Saturday said the constant talk of the rights of the majority under Article 153 of the Federal Constitution was tantamount to bullying of the minority.
In his scathing speech, Eu said he had no problems with the special position of the bumiputera and the Malay rulers as stipulated in the constitution.
However, he wondered about the "shifting rights" of the majority, which he said led to confusion over the extent of these rights.
Perkasa wants Eu hauled up for sedition
Since his speech, Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has called for an end to all debate on Article 153 as it "stirs racism and discontent".
Malay rights NGO Perkasa yesterday demanded that Eu be charged under the Sedition Act.The outspoken reverend had in 2008 delivered a hard-hitting speech questioning why Christians have to worship in shophouses and industrial lots.
That speech was delivered at CFM's annual Christmas event attend by the then prime minister, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
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