Zahid makes a veiled veil for 'hero' Waytha

KUALA LUMPUR: Ahmad Zahid Hamidi of Umno today launched a veiled attack on P Waytha Moorthy, warning the minister in charge of the National Unity portfolio not to abuse his position by speaking on behalf of one group.

"Do not try to be the hero of a particular religion, especially if you hold a portfolio for the unit," the opposition chief told reporters today. # 39; hui.

"Do not use your position to create provocation among believers of this religion or others," he added.

His remarks come amid renewed tension near a Hindu temple in Seafield, where protests went awry late last night as a result of the attack by an unknown group of Sri Maha Mariamman's temple at the time. USJ 25 early yesterday.

Waytha had led a press conference of four cabinet members to hit the police after the fight, accusing them of giving "false and irresponsible" information about the protests.

Waytha said that the police were not serious about keeping order during the fierce fighting near the temple.