Malaysia justifies ethnic Indians' arrest, snubs US

Defending the decision to invoke a draconian security law against ethnic-Indian leaders,

Malaysia Premier Abdullah Badawi said their actions "could be deemed as treachery" while an
opposition party said it will challenge the move in court.

Abdullah said Hindraf's allegations of "ethnic cleansing" and marginalisation of ethnic-Indians in Malaysia had hurt the country's image and could seriously impair efforts to attract investors and tourists.

"These actions could be deemed as treachery," he was quoted as saying by media here after signing the detention orders for five Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) leaders under the

Internal Security Act (ISA) which allows detention without trial.

"Yes, I have signed the detention orders and there is nothing more to explain," Abdullah said.

Courtesy:thehindu.com
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