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Exco man defends Kedah project’s Chinese-character foundation stone
Exco man defends Kedah project’s Chinese-character foundation stone
47 mins agoFMT Reporters
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PAS's Haim Hilman Abdullah says it's important to respect the identity of Chinese investors involved in the Kedah Rubber City project.
Kedah executive council member Haim Hilman Abdullah (second from left) taking part in the laying of the Kedah Rubber City project’s foundation stone at a ceremony two days ago. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA: A Kedah executive councillor has defended the laying of a foundation stone inscribed with Chinese characters for the Kedah Rubber City project, accusing critics of politicising the matter.
State executive council member Haim Hilman Abdullah said the foundation stone, which he took part in laying, also had inscriptions in Bahasa Melayu.
The PAS central committee member questioned why some quarters were afraid of the Chinese inscription, which merely translated to “foundation stone”.
Prinx Tire (M) Sdn Bhd, the local subsidiary of the Chinese tyremaker, is expected to invest a total of RM2.6 billion in the Kedah Rubber City project over a period of 15 years.
“These foreign investors (from China) bring in new technology, job opportunities and revenue for the people. As hosts, we respect their identity, the same way they respect our diverse languages and cultures