KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is expected to summon Chinese ambassador to Malaysia Dr Huang Hui Kang over his remarks in Petaling Street yesterday (Sept 25) that suggested interference on the envoy’s part in the country’s domestic affairs.

Officials told The Star that the summon is set for Monday and that Dr Huang will be asked to explain his remarks.

“Malaysia views his remarks seriously. It tantamount to interfering in Malaysia’s domestic affairs,” one official told the English daily.

The Star Online said in its report that the Prime Minister’s Office has also been informed of the summon.

Yesterday during his walkabout at the area known as Chinatown, Dr Huang read out a statement where he said that Beijing would not hesitate to speak out against any threat that may affect the country’s ties with Malaysia.

“Nobody has the right to undermine the authority of the law or trample on the rule of law,” Dr Huang said.

“The Chinese government has always pursued peaceful co-existence in international relationship and non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries.

“But with regard to the infringement on China’s national interests, violations of legal rights and interests of Chinese citizens and businesses which may damage the friendly relationship between China and the host country, we will not sit by idly,” he was quoted by Malaysiakini as saying in his statement.

Dr Huang was likely referring to rising ethnic tensions in Malaysia following last week’s #Merah169 or red shirts rally that saw protesters attempting to breach police barricades into Chinatown.

During the Sept 16 gathering, the mob of angry protesters had to be dispersed by riot police with water cannons when they removed to budge until they were allowed into Petaling Street, which is seen as dominated by Chinese traders.

After the rally, rumours began to spread this week that the same group of red-shirted protesters would return to Chinatown for another gathering and may even start a riot this time.

The rumoured rally was, however, called off last night. #Merah169 spokesman Jamal Md Yunos, who had warned of the possible riot, was last night arrested for his remarks and at the time of writing is still being held at the Dang Wangi district police headquarters. MALAY MAIL ONLINE