MCA steps in to assist businesses affected by PAS policies
Party matters: Dr Chua (centre) chatting with (from left) Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen, Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai, Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha and Gan Peng Sieu after the MCA central committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur.
KUALA LUMPUR: The MCA has offered a helping hand to businesses and those in Kedah and Kelantan affected by PAS policies.
MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said the party had set up a secretariat to help them to either relocate their business or find jobs in Barisan Nasional-ruled states.
He said the secretariat, headed by his press secretary Giam Say Khoon, would give general and legal advice, among others.
The secretariat would also help obtain approvals from relevant authorities and look for suitable business sites as well as provide funding.
"This is to ease their worries so they won't face any difficulties," Dr Chua told reporters after chairing the MCA central committee meeting here yesterday.
He also took the DAP to task for remaining quiet over Kelantan's gender-segregation regulations for hair salons in the state.
Commenting on the PAS plan to protest against the Elton John concert in Genting Highlands on Thursday, Dr Chua said the party should not try to deny people the opportunity to enjoy the show.
"PAS should address bigger issues, such as the lack of clean piped water as well as high HIV and divorce rates in Kelantan.
"Kelantan has enough social problems to keep them busy instead of trying to enforce their ruling on others," he said.
He warned that PAS would not give up its Islamic agenda and would implement a lot of do's and don'ts if it became a dominant power.
Dr Chua also said he welcomed people to join the MCA "but they must love and believe in the party", adding that 5,000 new memberships were approved yesterday.
He said the party would meet Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin, who is also Education Minister, to give its feedback on the National Education Blueprint.
Dr Chua criticised Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for inviting foreign observers to monitor the elections, saying it was a shameful act for Malaysians.
"It shows he is desperate and just trying to tarnish Malaysia's name to get publicity," Dr Chua added, saying that this was a reminder to all Malaysians that the Opposition Leader is willing to do anything to be prime minister.
Dr Chua agreed with the view of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad that the Opposition might resort to street demonstrations if Barisan Nasional wins again in the general election.
-The Star-
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