Show proof of islands sold to China, Kedah MB tells Dr M

Kedah Menteri Besar Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah today challenged former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad to provide evidence on the claim that three islands in the state had been sold to China.

Ahmad Bashah said the Bersatu chairperson should not make such baseless accusations merely to secure votes to ensure victory in the 14th general election.

“I want proof. To my knowledge, since my appointment as the menteri besar, there is no island that is sold to China in Kedah.

“Do not simply make allegations,” he told reporters after a feast with the people and presentation of cost of living allowance to fishermen in Kuala Kedah near Alor Setar today.

Last Thursday, Mahathir, in a political talk during the “Jelajah Pakatan Harapan” in Guar Chempedak, claimed that the state government had sold three islands in Kedah to China.

Ahmad Bashah said there were 99 islands in Langkawi and not a single island was sold to a foreigner.

If there are investors keen to carry out development, the area or land will be leased out to them, he said and urged Mahathir to cease slandering the government under BN.

-- Bernama