MCA president Liow Tiong Lai has reminded Kajang's Chinese community that it was PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim who caused the notorious Operasi Lalang in 1987.
This, he argued, was because Anwar had deployed teachers who did not comprehend Mandarin in Chinese schools.
Liow blamed Anwar for suppressing Chinese education in the 1980s when the latter was education minister, stirring dissatisfaction in the community and following that, Operasi Lalang in which 108 politicians and activists were arrested was unleashed.
“It is clear in the Chinese educationists’ minds till now. (From) that kind of action, we can see that he (Anwar) is a man with many promises, but can’t deliver them.
“He is good at manipulating situations,” Liow said.
He claimed that based on historical facts, Anwar is an unreliable man who is utilising the Kajang by-election for his own interests and agenda.
“I believe the voters will teach him a lesson this time. We must remember that Anwar is a leader who can’t be trusted... he can promise anything to win the votes,” said Liow after distributing flowers to the locals in conjunction with Valentine’s Day at Sungai Chua market, Kajang today.
In the 1987 crackdown, opposition leaders - and a handful of MCA, as well as Umno politicians - were detained under the draconian Internal Security Act (ISA), while the publishing permits for The Star, Sin Chew Jit Poh, and Watan dailies were revoked.
Anwar in 2007 admitted that the crackdown was an “administration error” and said he was willing to apologise if he was wrong.
Commenting on the Kajang constituency, Liow said it was an important base for Chinese education lobbyists in the country, as it was where the United Chinese Schools Committees' Association of Malaysia (Dong Zong) was set up.
Liow then chided Anwar for ignoring Chinese education issues in the past but showing his concern only after Dong Zong requested him to reinstate Yu Hua Chinese independent school at last week’s open house.
“Why the concern now? This shows that Anwar is an unreliable man,” he lamented.
Some still in dark about poll
Although the BN Kajang candidate has yet to be announced, Liow today led several MCA leaders to distribute roses and small gifts to the local women.
Malaysiakini's check showed that some of the constituents were not aware of the by-election, with some hearing that “Anwar is coming” from friends, without knowing much of the details.
“No wonder MCA (leaders) came (to the market) today,” said a constituent who requested anonymity.
However, Anwar has been attending a series of events in Kajang since last week, drawing criticism from Bersih for allegedly campaigning before nomination day on March 11.
This, he argued, was because Anwar had deployed teachers who did not comprehend Mandarin in Chinese schools.
Liow blamed Anwar for suppressing Chinese education in the 1980s when the latter was education minister, stirring dissatisfaction in the community and following that, Operasi Lalang in which 108 politicians and activists were arrested was unleashed.“It is clear in the Chinese educationists’ minds till now. (From) that kind of action, we can see that he (Anwar) is a man with many promises, but can’t deliver them.
“He is good at manipulating situations,” Liow said.
He claimed that based on historical facts, Anwar is an unreliable man who is utilising the Kajang by-election for his own interests and agenda.
“I believe the voters will teach him a lesson this time. We must remember that Anwar is a leader who can’t be trusted... he can promise anything to win the votes,” said Liow after distributing flowers to the locals in conjunction with Valentine’s Day at Sungai Chua market, Kajang today.In the 1987 crackdown, opposition leaders - and a handful of MCA, as well as Umno politicians - were detained under the draconian Internal Security Act (ISA), while the publishing permits for The Star, Sin Chew Jit Poh, and Watan dailies were revoked.
Anwar in 2007 admitted that the crackdown was an “administration error” and said he was willing to apologise if he was wrong.Commenting on the Kajang constituency, Liow said it was an important base for Chinese education lobbyists in the country, as it was where the United Chinese Schools Committees' Association of Malaysia (Dong Zong) was set up.
Liow then chided Anwar for ignoring Chinese education issues in the past but showing his concern only after Dong Zong requested him to reinstate Yu Hua Chinese independent school at last week’s open house.
“Why the concern now? This shows that Anwar is an unreliable man,” he lamented.
Some still in dark about poll
Although the BN Kajang candidate has yet to be announced, Liow today led several MCA leaders to distribute roses and small gifts to the local women.
Malaysiakini's check showed that some of the constituents were not aware of the by-election, with some hearing that “Anwar is coming” from friends, without knowing much of the details.“No wonder MCA (leaders) came (to the market) today,” said a constituent who requested anonymity.
However, Anwar has been attending a series of events in Kajang since last week, drawing criticism from Bersih for allegedly campaigning before nomination day on March 11.
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