Najib's CNY Banners in Penang: Koyak banner = tolak Malaysia?
"Sekiranya sebuah banner (dengan gambar perdana menteri) dikoyak ia bermakna menolak Malaysia," says Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen. The Penang state government came under fire for removing banners of Prime Minister Najib Razak's Chinese New Year banners. The banners depict Najib Razak in Chinese traditional costume extending CNY greetings to the public. Many politicians have condemned the act as 'undemocratic'.
By Esther Chung — 05 Feb 2013, 02:58 PM — Updated about 11 years ago
Lim Guan Eng defends his government
Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said in a press statement on Sunday that a small issue had been blown out of proportion.
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Penang government should remove own banners too
Datuk Ibrahim Ali, president of the Malay right-wing group Perkasa, urged the Bar Council to investigate the matter, saying it involved the nation’s top leader.
The Penang government has been urged to remove billboards and banners carrying pictures of their leaders in the state, as there were no apparent approval from the local authorities to display them.
Tearing down PM's CNY banners is undemocratic
“If you want to make festive greetings, we have no objection. So, we are puzzled with this unwarranted attitude of showing power in an improper place,” said Malacca Chief Minister.
freemalaysiakini2.comPolitical analyst Assoc Prof Datuk Zainal Abidin Borhan said the Penang government showed political immaturity through such action which he felt could turn sensitive.
mysinchew.comThe Tourism Minister said Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng should apologise for the disrespectful behavior towards a prime minister of Malaysia.
Tindakan menurunkan kain rentang ucapan Tahun Baharu Cina Perdana Menteri Najib Tun Razak di Pulau Pinang mencerminkan ketidakmatangan politik yang diamal kerajaan Penang.
antarapos.com"Sekiranya sebuah banner (dengan gambar perdana menteri) dikoyak ia bermakna menolak Malaysia," kata Menteri Pelancongan.
Lim perlu ingat Najib adalah Perdana Menteri Malaysia termasuk Pulau Pinang. Memijak muka perdana menteri adalah sama seperti memijak muka Malaysia," kata Menteri Pelancongan.
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The prime minister was elected by the people, such act was tantamount to disrespectful of the principles of democracy embedded in the constitution.
Penang government tore down Najib's CNY banners
“It is so sad to see it treated like that, just dragged out and crushed like an illegal advertisement…what is wrong with the Prime Minister greeting the people of his nation?"
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MPSP officials held a ‘crackdown’ of sorts when they brought down nearly a dozen of the New Year banners as it was apparently displayed without a permit from the council.
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Feedback received had also indicated that some people had stepped on the banners bearing the prime minister's image, after they were pulled down.
Najib Razak's CNY banner
Taking the lead is Prime Minister Najib Razak, who greets Chinese voters with his message written in Chinese and translated as "Gong Xi Fatt Cai" and "Peace and Prosperity to the Nation and People".
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