Did Deputy Defence Minister Liew Chin Tong link LTTE arrests to demonising DAP?

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Deputy Defence Minister Liew Chin Tong's Office Denies Linking LTTE Arrests to Demonising DAP

Liew Chin Tong's office has refuted claims that the deputy defence minister suggested the recent arrests of 12 individuals allegedly connected to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were an attempt to demonise the Democratic Action Party (DAP). According to a statement from Liew's office, the minister did not mention the LTTE during an interview with The Malaysian Insight and specifically declined to comment on related queries. The office clarified that an audio recording indicated Liew discussed how the DAP has been portrayed as a "bogeyman," rather than addressing the LTTE issue directly.
Clarification on Interview Content

Liew Chin Tong's office stated that the deputy defence minister made no reference to the LTTE during his conversation with The Malaysian Insight. The office explicitly mentioned that Liew did not wish to respond to any questions pertaining to the LTTE arrests. This clarification aims to correct the reporting that suggested a direct link was made by the minister.
Content of the Original Report

Despite the denial, the original report quoted Liew as saying that the arrests of two DAP assemblymen on suspicion of ties to the LTTE were part of a strategy by opponents of Pakatan Harapan (PH). These opponents, according to the report, allegedly aimed to diminish Malay-Muslim support for the ruling government through these actions.
Portrayal of the DAP by Opponents

The report further attributed statements to Liew indicating that PH opponents have frequently depicted the DAP as the "source of all problems." This portrayal, as quoted, includes blaming the party for the May 13, 1969, race riots and labelling it as a communist organisation. This narrative has been used, as early as 2008, when DAP began its political cooperation with Malay-based parties.

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