MCA slams Ibrahim’s statement on tender to Chinese firms

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA has slammed the statement by Pertubuhan Peribumi Perkasa Negara (Perkasa) president Datuk Ibrahim Ali urging the government to stop granting special projects or tenders to Chinese corporations that did not know how to be grateful. MCA NGO Liaison Bureau chairman Datuk Ti Lian Ker said it was an irresponsible statement as it contained racial overtones that could feed racial prejudices in the country. He said Ibrahim should have directed his statement to all races and argued on the basis of universal principles without stirring up racial emotion and promoting personal political agenda under the guise of Perkasa. "The mental zero-sum game based on racial barriers will also be detrimental to the country, particularly in view of the economic downturn," Ti, who is also MCA central committee member, said in a statement yesterday. He said the baseless statement by Ibrahim was borne of an extreme political stand that was no longer tenable in the 1Malaysia era, which promotes effective contribution to national development and optimum benefits to all Malaysians. Ti said targeting Chinese corporations would prevent the entry of foreign investors and expertise as they would feel uncomfortable with the change in the orientation of national policies that might expose them to undue allegations and accusations. "The statement by the independent MP may be deemed shallow and not relevant in this era of globalisation which is increasingly challenging and open," he added. Such negative views, he stressed, were contrary to the noble efforts of all parties in the government to liberalise the economy, attract more domestic and foreign investments for national development and bring abundant benefits to the people as a whole. "All parties should devote their attention to raising the country's industrial competitiveness which is being challenged by our neighbours," he said. Ti said MCA was of the opinion that any contractor who exhibited positive attitudes and capabilities, particularly in terms of capacity and effectiveness, should be given appropriate opportunities to compete so that they could continue to contribute towards national economic development. He noted that it was pointless to accommodate contractors who were not effective and lacking in performance, as this would compromise the quality of construction. It would only threaten the safety of the people and affect the country's image, he added. Source: http://www.theedgemalaysia.com/political-news/160587-mca-slams-ibrahims-statement-on-tender-to-chinese-firms.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Wonders...... At least there is still one MCA central committee willing to voice out for the Chinese after the whole top leadership focuses only on party positions.... MCA still cares??? Wonders....