Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad's claim that Chinese educationist group Dong Zong "racist" is not only out of line but a violation of the so-called multiracial principles of Malaysia Baru, said Gerakan vice-president Baljit Singh.

He reminded Mahathir that he was chosen to represent all Malaysians and not to be stuck in the past with an "Umno mindset"...