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Gerakan praises Najib's bold RCI launching in Sabah

Mah: Anwar Ibrahim was DPM during that controversial period

 
 

Press statement by

Gerakan Vice President

Dato' Mah Siew Keong

 
 

23 January 2013

 
 

Gerakan Vice President, Dato' Mah Siew Keong has called for patience to all quarters to refrain giving statements during the on-going RCI investigation in Sabah on illegal immigrants. He said that comments given by just referring to a few statements or part of the statement by the witnesses does not cover the entire scenario.

 
 

"Since the investigation is on-going, all quarters must exercise restraint to provide time for the RCI to wrap up its investigation without any distraction and interference. Simply commenting on a statement made by one or two witnesses according to their understanding will not do as it does not provide a clear picture."

 
 

Mah said that only after the conclusion of the investigation that we will be able to know which party is responsible for this irresponsible act regarding illegal immigrants receiving IC's in Sabah.

 
 

"Patience is a virtue. Simply jumping to conclusions based on merely a few witnesses' statements will create uninvited tension and finger pointing which I personally think is a waste of time. It is better to spend the energy of accusing on something that will bring benefit to the country."

 
 

Mah pointed out that the establishment of the RCI on Sabah illegal immigrants is indeed a brave move by Prime Minister Najib and worth praising.

 
 

"Impressed is the word that comes through my mind now. Not only is the Prime Minister showing how to walk the talk in accordance to the Government Transform Programme (GTP) and transparent policy, he is also willing to have certain dealings exposed although it might not be favourable to Barisan Nasional. This strengthens the reputation of him as a reformist and one who is not afraid to make tough decisions."

 
 

Finally, he reminded that even though it was Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's helm as Deputy Prime Minister during that controversial period, we should hold back from commenting until the full disclosure from the RCI while Anwar should also be given a chance to explain his role during that time.