DAP MP Teresa Kok has hit out at PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang over his recent claims that the party glorifies the Malayan Communist Party (MCP) and that the proposed Urban Renewal Act is intended to drive poor Malays out of urban areas.
Hadi made the claims in a Facebook post this morning, accusing DAP of glorifying MCP’s struggle against the Japanese during World War II.
He said MCP had been supported by the British in fighting the Japanese before being banned over its own politics, and claimed that many Malay soldiers and police officers lost their lives during the Emergency.
Kok rejects allegations against DAP
The Marang MP also claimed that the proposed Urban Renewal Act was a strategy by the housing and local government ministry, led by Nga Kor Ming, to drive poor Malays out of urban areas under the guise of redevelopment.
Kok described Hadi’s remarks as discriminatory and said she was ‘a bit sad’ that he continued to attack DAP.
‘I think, lately, he’s been making a lot of racist and unfounded statements, including that DAP glorifies MCP,’ she told FMT after a flag handout initiative in Bukit Jalil.
‘We’re the Democratic Action Party; why would we glorify a party that isn’t of assistance to us at all?’
‘Statements will only divide Malaysia further’
Kok said she did not know what Hadi’s agenda was or whether such statements would help PAS gain more votes in the next general election.
However, she said such remarks would only further divide Malaysia and face greater resistance.
‘I don’t know what his agenda is, or if these statements will help PAS get more votes in the coming GE, but such statements will only divide Malaysia further and will be met with more resistance,’ she said.
Calls for more Jalur Gemilang handouts
Kok had joined representatives of various residents’ groups to distribute Malaysian flags to shopkeepers and passers-by in Bukit Jalil.
She said most Malaysians were happy to receive and display the Jalur Gemilang.
Kok also urged government agencies, especially those with close contact with the public, to keep a ready supply of Malaysian flags for distribution to communities.
She said the flags could sometimes be difficult to find in shops.
