Minister wants royal commission to study Penang government
(Bernama) — Penang Umno Saturday suggested the setting up of a commission to study the feasibility of a Penang state Pakatan Rakyat (PR) government helmed by the DAP.
Its chairman, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, said the commission was suitable as the opposition coalition was always calling for a commission to investigate the Barisan Nasional (BN) government’s weaknesses.
“The opposition DAP very easily hurls accusations on the (federal)government, calling for a commission, and to produce a white paper.
“Now we call for a white paper or a royal commission to study their weaknesses,” he told reporters after being asked to comment on the crisis between DAP and the Penang Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) now.
Ahmad Zahid, who is also Umno vice-president, was met after a working visit to the Rimba Taqwa Camp of the National Service Training Centre here today.
He said when PKR revealed the attitude of Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng it clearly showed the problems within the opposition coalition but Lim refused to admit to it.
“BN will not interfere but leave it to the people to make a change. For two years of DAP rule, there has been no progress, no new investment, rather the rights of one race are sidelined although not in the name of race but their action shows the DAP’s prejudice.
“While championing a Malaysian Malaysia the DAP does not practice their slogan. The actions of demolishing stalls of traders who are not their supporters is the real attitiude of the dictatorial DAP,” said Ahmad Zahid.
Ahmad Zahid, who is also Defence Minister, said the people of Penang should review their stand from now of whether to support the PR or return support to the BN.
He admitted that the BN had made mistakes and paid a heavy price when the state was wrested by the DAP in the 12th general election.
“If people want change, development and the fulfillment of the needs of all all races, it would be better to change from now as the 13th general election is not far away. Also BN is not like PR that oppresses a race,” he added.
