The Umno Youth international bureau wants Wisma Putra to act against Chinese ambassador to Malaysia Huang Huikang for "meddling in the country’s internal affairs".
Its chief, Mohamed Hazali Abu Hassan, took exception to Huang’s remarks when visiting traditional ethnic Chinese trading area, Petaling Street, in Kuala Lumpur on Friday.
In a statement today, Hazali said Huang’s decision to visit Petaling Street during a ‘sensitive’ time and his remarks made there, raised several questions.
Huang on Friday had handed mooncakes to Petaling Street traders in conjunction with the mid-autumn festival.
His statement there, that the Chinese government is against racial discrimination and extremism, which appeared to be a subtle reference to the racially motivated protest at Petaling Street led by government-linked figures, had surprised Putrajaya.
Wisma Putra has reportedly summoned Huang over his remarks and he is expected to provide his explanation to Malaysian officials tomorrow.
Hazali also pointed out how diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia were over 41 years to date and therefore must be taken care of and protected.
Citing the two pandas loaned to Malaysia, Hazali said the ‘panda diplomacy’ was made due to the ‘high-level of friendship’ between the two countries.
“Due to the spirit of friendship, we think that Huang’s action was not appropriate and we urge that he explain his position."
He also reminded other ambassadors to always obtain advice from Wisma Putra before making any visits and statements, especially if the places and statements were sensitive in nature.
“Don’t let an isolated incident such as this affect the good relations between Kuala Lumpur and Beijing,” Hazali said.
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