DAP man launches salvo at MCA’s Wee ‘Milo tin’

Lim Lip Eng (PH-Kepong) launched salvo, aimed at MCA chief Wee Ka Siong (BN-Ayer Hitam) to the point of calling Wee a Milo tin since the latter had dismissed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s response on the addendum for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

The addendum from the then Agong and Pahang sultan allegedly recommended that Najib serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest.

“The public deserves a direct answer from MCA, free from ambiguity,” said Lim.

“MCA president Wee Ka Siong has shown the public that an empty vessel – or perhaps a ‘tin Milo’ – makes the loudest noise.

“This was evident in his unfounded attack on the prime minister, accusing him of withholding information about the royal addendum,” he added.

Lim who is a practising lawyer also advised Wee to consult MCA’s legal experts before making statements regarding the royal addendum.

“Otherwise, he risks further embarrassment,” he warned.

Lim explained that while the rule of sub judice is often associated with jury trials, Malaysian courts, including the Federal Court, have affirmed its relevance within the local legal system.

“This legal precedent clearly shows that Wee has overstepped by commenting on an issue he does not fully understand.

“Whether this is due to poor advice or ignorance, his reckless remarks warrant a public apology to the prime minister,” Lim added.

Earlier, Anwar’s political secretary Kamil Munim too fired back at Wee over the same issue.

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