The resolution, which stated that Malaysia's three major races originated from other countries and that none of them should brand the others as immigrants and claim themselves to be natives. This was interpreted as challenging the bumiputra status of the Malays, which led to calls for his sacking by members of United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), and the withdrawal of his datukship by the Sultan of Selangor (later restored).
A resolution stating that Malaysia's three major races originated from other countries and that they shouldn't be labeled as immigrants or claim native status was interpreted as a challenge to the bumiputra status of Malays, prompting calls for the official's dismissal by UMNO members and the Sultan of Selangor's removal of his datukship (later restored).