PETALING JAYA: Political leaders from across the spectrum have chided Nga Kor Ming for shrugging off criticism over the use of DAP’s logo on mock cheques for school donations.
It was unacceptable for the Local Government Development Minister to describe the controversial matter as “a non-issue”, said Umno Youth Chief Dr Akmal Salleh, adding that it was wrong to involve political parties in the distribution of government funds.
“It is morally wrong to mix political party activities and the management or distribution of government funds. This should be avoided,” said Dr Akmal.
“This is a basic thing he (Nga) should know,” he added.
Meanwhile, Perak MCA Youth Chief Daniel Wa said it was morally wrong to use government funds to promote a party, as those funds came from taxpayers’ money.
“I think this is common sense. It is not morally correct to promote a party using government funds,” said Wa.
Wa said Nga, who had often called for a “New Malaysia”, should walk the talk.
“They have always called for a New Malaysia and to uphold the spirit of Malaysia Madani.
“If he is doing the same thing, what has changed? I hope he won’t do it again,” added Wa.
Perikatan Nasional youth deputy chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad said the donations did not come from DAP.
“It is not DAP’s money. This is the money of the Malaysian government that is also taxpayer’s money,” said Wan Ahmad on X.
On Wednesday, Nga had defended the matter saying that it was a non-issue that DAP’s logo was on the mock cheque, as long as schools receive the donations.
“No issue. What’s most important is that schools receive the donation,” Nga told reporters.
The issue started last Saturday when Nga was seen in several pictures handing over mock cheques bearing the logos of DAP, Pakatan Harapan and Malaysia Madani, as well as Malaysia’s coat of arms.
It was reported that 17 Chinese primary and secondary schools in Perak were granted allocations of RM1.8mil by the Education Ministry.
Various leaders criticised the move, saying that it could be a form of power abuse.
