MARANG, Oct 18 – Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar today said he did not mind being criticised by bloggers following stern actions taken by the ministry recently, including the ban on the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf).
He said such actions might not be popular but were necessary to safeguard the country's well-being, unity and stability.
"They criticise me on everything ... but I have to carry on with my duty, not for my own sake, but for the country, security, unity and prosperity.
"I'm prepared to continue doing it. It's not necessary for me to do something that is popular to many," he told reporters after attending a Hari Raya celebration at the Marang Prison here today.
He was commenting on bloggers' criticism on him including the government's decision via his ministry to declare Hindraf as an illegal organisation.
Syed Hamid said the stern action taken on Hindraf was meant to preserve the country's safety and unity and prevent further controversies.
"If they organise 338 demonstrations and 17 forums which caused hatred among the races, we need to control it. The action we took was legal," he said.
He also reiterated that the attention given to the issue by Malay Rulers proved that it was serious and not created by the government nor the police.
"Don't wait for the things to happen, once it happens it cannot be remedied," he added. – Bernama
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