PAS assistant secretary-general Syahir Sulaiman has been told to apologise to the Siamese community over his statement in the debate on the New Economic Model, which was described as insensitive to the institution and Buddhism.

Siamese Bumiputera Malaysia Chambers of Commerce president Boon Som Inong alleged Syahir (above) had hurt the feelings of the Siamese community in Malaysia when he said monks claimed drinking alcohol is permitted in Buddhism during the debate...