In a Facebook post, Teng Chang Khim said that Akmal should “stop telling us (his) Chinese mother-in-law story”.

“When you question the loyalty of Chinese to the country, you prove that you hate Chinese, not DAP,” he said, alluding to Akmal’s past remarks.

It had been reported in the past that Akmal had criticised the Chinese community following incidents revolving around the upside down display of the Jalur Gemilang.

He however defended his criticisms, saying it was a matter of patriotism.

Last night, the firebrand Umno leader rejected claims he is anti-Chinese, saying his clashes with DAP is about politics, not race.

In the latest episode of the Keluar Sekejap podcast, Akmal said opposing DAP did not mean he had an issue with the Chinese community.

He then cited his family connections as proof.

“My in-laws are Chinese.”