Downplaying the Incident: Penang DAP Chief Steven Sim’s Statement
A Storm in a Teacup
Penang DAP chief Steven Sim has sought to downplay an incident in which he was heckled at an event last night by an aide to party chairman Lim Guan Eng. The incident, which has since led to calls for disciplinary action against the aide, Tan Khong Chong, was described by Sim as "a storm in a teacup."
A Loyal DAP Member
Sim, who has known Tan for the "longest time," characterized him as a loyal DAP member. He expressed his desire to move on from the incident, stating that prolonging it would be of no benefit to the party. "It is just a storm in a teacup. Let us move on and move forward, together and stronger," he added in a statement today.
The Incident
According to Malaysiakini, the aide hurled a vulgar insult at Sim at a dinner to honour DAP stalwart Lim Kit Siang and called him a traitor. Witnesses reported that the incident occurred when Sim was greeting supporters at the dinner, with the man berating him for nearly 10 seconds and also accusing him of attempting to undermine Guan Eng.
Reactions from DAP Youth Sections
The youth sections of Batu Kawan and Bukit Mertajam DAP have slammed Tan over his "rude and inappropriate" behaviour, calling for disciplinary action to be taken against him.
Conclusion
In his statement, Sim emphasized the need to move forward, stating that prolonging the issue would not benefit the party. His decision to downplay the incident and focus on moving forward demonstrates his commitment to maintaining peace and unity within the party.
FAQs
- Who is Tan Khong Chong?
Ans: Tan Khong Chong is the aide to party chairman Lim Guan Eng who heckled Penang DAP chief Steven Sim at an event. - What did Tan say to Sim?
Ans: Tan hurled a vulgar insult at Sim and called him a traitor. - How did Sim react to the incident?
Ans: Sim downplayed the incident, calling it "a storm in a teacup" and expressing his desire to move on and move forward.