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I REFER to your report, “Kimma: We need a senator to voice our woes” (The Star, Nov 19).
The appeal by the Malaysian Indian Muslim Congress is wholly justified.
I believe there is a senator representing the very small Thai community who are found scattered in a few states.
The Indian Muslims, however, are not an inconspicuous minority. They are probably half a million strong and are spread all over the country, including Sabah and Sarawak.
The Indian Muslims here have a long history dating back to the glorious days of the Malaccan empire.
They are a vibrant entrepreneurial community who contribute substantially to the nation’s economy.
The Indian Muslims here are law-abiding and have always been solid backers of the Government and its policies.
Because of their combined religious and ethnic identity, it is not easy for them to play an influential role in any existing political party.
Moreover, the consensus principle practised by the Barisan Nasional may make it difficult for Kimma to be admitted into the coalition.
Thus, all the more reason for them to have a voice in the Senate to serve the interests of the Malaysian Indian Muslim community.