Wednesday November 25, 2009
DPM: No forgiveness for Chin Peng
PUTRAJAYA: The decision to disallow former Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) leader Chin Peng from returning to Malaysia stays, says Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
“The decision we made not to allow him to come back to Malaysia stands. As of now, tiada maaf bagi mu (there is no forgiveness for you),” he said.
Speaking to reporters after chairing the National Mineral Council meeting yesterday, Muhyiddin said the Government and the people were not prepared to accept Chin Peng despite the apology offered by the 85-year-old former CPM secretary-general.
“As a government sensitive to the people’s sentiments, we had decided that he is not to be allowed to return and the decision remains.
“Any change in this, if at all, will have to be decided by the Cabinet but as of now, Chin Peng is not allowed to come home,” he said.
Chin has expressed his desire to return to his hometown in Sitiawan, Perak, where he wished to be buried.
On Kelantan Mentri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, Muhyiddin said the PAS spiritual leader seemed to be inconsistent in his decision-making process.
“It seems that when he make a decision that involves him and his family, there is one set of laws and for the rest, there is another set of laws.
“He is not consistent, not transparent and to me this shows weakness in the PAS leadership, When there is inconsistency and contradiction a lot of suspicions will emerge,” he said.
Nik Aziz’s inconsistency was not only confusing to PAS members but also the public and was a sign of weakness in the leadership, he added.
On the mineral industry, he said two masterplans has been put in place to further boost it.
He said the plans – the mineral development and quarry industry masterplans – were formulated to boost awareness on the importance of the country’s mineral industry which contributed 1.5% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product with a value of RM9bil a year.
The masterplans also focused on the importance of good practices among industry players, promote research and mineral-based development and provide competitive incentives to encourage participation.
“The masterplans also provide guidelines on environmental conservation among industry stakeholders and players and encourage corporate social responsibility to the local community where mining is being carried out.
“With the two masterplans in place, we hope to see a more active industry which would help contribute to the country’s economy as well as provide job opportunities for the people,” he said.
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