Tiong takes KPDNKK to task for ‘Ops Berus’
I urge the people not to look at this issue in the context of racial sentiment. KPDNKK must investigate it thoroughly, get the proof first, only then you talk about this and don’t act on a whim and seize all items for investigation purposes.
BINTULU: Bintulu Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing regrets the nationwide seizure of brushes suspected to be made from pig and dog bristles under ‘Ops Berus’ by the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism ( KPDNKK).
He told KPDNKK to come up with concrete evidence of the so- called brushes made of pig and dog bristles before seizing the products from the market.
Speaking to reporters yesterday, Tiong expressed his sadness at the way KPDNKK enforcers tackled the issue, saying seizure without prior notice would create chaos among the people.
“I urge the people not to look at this issue in the context of racial sentiment.
“KPDNKK must investigate it
Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, Bintulu Member of Parliament
thoroughly, get the proof first, only then you talk about this and don’t act on a whim and seize all items for investigation purposes.
“If one day there is no evidence to support the allegation, then the people will sue the government. Don’t abuse your power, talk about the law but you don’t have evidence,” he said.
At the same time, Tiong hoped that the suppliers from China would not be condemned due to this issue by saying all products from China contain pig parts.
“This is not fair and if we continue playing up this sentiment, it might jeopardise the friendship between China and Malaysia,” he warned.
Tiong also urged the relevant enforcement agencies to remember that before publicising any issue in the media, there must be concrete evidence.
He asked the KPDNKK minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin to explain the rationale for the seizure and hoped the issue could be solved immediately.
“I also call on the enforcers to stop their operations until they have evidence, use proper channels through the China ambassador in Malaysia, and get the information from suppliers,” Tiong said.
He called on Sarawakians to uphold the unity they have been enjoying among one another despite differences in their race and religion.
“Don’t make everything religious or racial,” he advised.