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Friday, 14 March 2008 09:26 |
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The move by the DAP to scrap the New Economic Policy will lead to tension among races, Umno Youth chief Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said yesterday.
It would bring negative consequences not only to the Malay community but also to the community at large, he said.
"This is because the NEP has played an important role in the re-distribution of equity and established balanced economic participation and as such, preserved peace and harmony."
He was commenting on the statement by Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng that the DAP would do away with the NEP in its administration.
Hishammuddin said the NEP had reduced poverty among the people of all races.
"Where is the sincerity of the opposition in this matter?
"Do they purposely want to raise the anger of the Malay community or do they want to show their power without taking into account its consequence or effect on the country's prosperity?" Hishammuddin asked.
He criticised the DAP for being irresponsible and showing disrespect to the position of the Malay sultanate.
"Their intention to boycott the ceremony involving the appointment of the Perak menteri besar also showed that they are power crazy, and are willing to go against king and country."
Hishammuddin said this showed DAP was incapable of fighting not only for the bumiputera but also for the rights of other communities. - NST
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