PN’s non-Malay allies roasted over Awang Hashim’s May 13 remark

A senator questioned the stand of non – Malay PN component parties and allies over the use of the May 13 tragedy as a political warning by Datuk Awang Solahuddin Hashim (PN-Pendang).

“What is even more worrisome is the overall silence of parties that are supportive and are negotiating to cooperate with PN.

“Where is the voice of Gerakan, Urimai, Malaysia Advancement Party (MAP), Malaysian Indian People’s Party (MIPP) and others?” questioned Dr A Lingeshwaran of the DAP.

“If they truly strive for unity and justice, this is the time to make a clear stand.

“It is time all parties and leaders who support or consider cooperating with PN to re-evaluate their stand.

“Power build based on fear and disunity cannot be accepted by any system that champions the people.”

While Gerakan and MIPP are PN component parties, the others recently are open to have a common opposition front with the opposition bloc.

Awang had raised the May 13 tragedy yesterday while debating the 13th Malaysia Plan recently.

He had claimed that the lack of focus on Bumiputera economy would lead to a repeat of the tragedy.

Lingeshwaran also took Awang to task for veering off the from the 13th Malaysia Plan.

“Is this merely a carelessness or a concerted effort to create sound bites that are seditious on social media to confuse the people?

He also pointed out that all parties should understand the PuTERA35 initiatives that are major thrusts of the Madani government to ensure an inclusive and fair economic growth.

In addition, he warned against using the May 13 tragedy.

“The May 13 tragedy is not a political tool. Using it to threaten is a betrayal to democratic values and national unity.

The May 13 1969 tragedy saw the worst racial riots that pit the Malays and Chinese shortly after a general election.

It subsequently led to the New Economic Policy.