Well, a STAR report on 24th April 2008 interalia states that "Much attention was on whether I would wear the Songkong (heargear) and the ceremonial robe after taking the oath of office. Well, I did. I have already explained why we have to change our position before the swearing in of the State Exco members last month. It should not be an issue any more." a quote from the honourable Selangor State Assembly Speaker. It is to my surprise that he has had a 360 degree changes on the issue. It is a matter of principle that one shall hold the same no matter which side you are in. When you are at the opposition you claimed that it is not part of our culture, are you saying that just because you are in the coalition government now, it is now become part of our culture?
As a matter of principle, one shall carry the same voice in one same matter no matter where you are. By you swicthing from one stand to another seems to suggest that you are changing it to suit the action due to poltical environment. Oppose when you are in the opposition and sokong when you are in the government. What is the stand and principle now? We have always say that this country is a multiracial country and as a multiracial country we shall respect each other and to keep the sentive issue away from us especially as a leader of the community does not matter whether you are from the rulling side or the opposition side. We have always say that before you demand for respect from other people you shaould respect other. Isn't it the same that before you want other people to respect your culture we must show our respect to other's first. Wearing of songkok in an official ceremonial especially when such being the culture of the host is a sign of respect to the host. Much said about it being the principle and stand held by YB Teng, it is delighted and happy moment that YB has finally realised this.
