Hindraf, Yusmadi, High Chapparal & Greed
Khoo Kay Peng
Hindraf has demanded that the new Penang government step in to resolve the ongoing crisis in Kampung Buah Pala. Hindraf leader P Waythamoorthy sharpened his attacks by accusing Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng of being a party to the allegedly fraudulent transaction of Kampung Buah Pala village land in Bukit Gelugor.
Another PKR lawmaker lambasted the CM for not upholding human rights and social justice in handling the 'High Chaparral' Kampung Buah Pala crisis. Balik Pulau parliamentarian Yusmadi Yusoff said Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng should know that any development forsaking human development and values is in breach of universal laws and principles.
Lim has explained that the economic cost of buying over the land can be astronomically high. The cost does not only involve the land value but a potential compensation which has to be paid to the developer for a lost of revenue. In return, the developer will have to pay compensation to buyers for its failure to complete the project.
This controversy is an unfortunate and a costly 'inheritance' from the previous government. This is the burden of power. It appears easy for both Yusmadi and Waythamoorthy to launch a tirade of attacks and criticism against the present government.
However, a deeper look at the crisis appears to invite more questions and a simple solution suggested by Waythamoorthy. Some of the questions are quite obvious.
