MB: ‘It’s an internal dispute’
By EDWARD RAJENDRA (The Star)
SHAH ALAM: Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim has brushed off the incident that involved PKR Kelana Jaya MP Loh Gwo Burne who alleged he was punched in the right eye by a man believed to be the personal assistant of Seri Setia assemblyman Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad from the same party as an internal dispute.
“It’s among the young ones of PKR. We see it as an internal dispute that has been solved between both individuals. Both men have apologised and it’s a neighbourhood issue that will be resolved in an amicable manner with the help of Kelana Jaya division chairman Syed Shahir Syed Mohamud,” he said.
Khalid said no disciplinary action would be taken on either individual as it was just a difference of opinion.
It is learnt that the alleged incident occurred during the groundbreaking ceremony for a place of worship at Desa Mentari on Friday afternoon where residents living in the area had protested against the construction of the building there.
Loh who was present had approached the organisers to discuss the matter when he was punched in the face by a man believed to be an aide of Nik Nazmi.
Nik Nazmi who is currently in Britain attending his wife’s graduation is the political secretary to Khalid.
Khalid said, “the young ones are eager to do their best for the people, express the people’s views but it has to be done through constructive consultation and must not get physical at any moment of time.”
“One good thing that has come out of this is the high level of transparency, accountability and the presence of the people’s representatives in the neighbourhoods to solve issues,” he said.
Asked how it could be an internal dispute when the incident occurred in public, Khalid once again played the matter down by saying that it was all right as it shows that the party members are very much involved in the field and are with the people.
“Differences of opinion take place but we encourage constructive consultation and views shared. It also fosters a better understanding among the leaders and its people in a particular neighbourhood,” he added.
Khalid said to avoid future misunderstandings; construction of all places of worship must obtain approval from the respective local authorities.
Earlier he officiated the Astronomy Convention at Sirim here where he announced that an observatory centre would be built at Sungai Lang in Sabak Bernam costing an estimated RM2mil to further the study on astronomy.
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Comment by Patek1472 — July 27, 2008 @ 2:06 pm
Tuan Syed, these young ones must be taught negotiating skills. The situation was sensitive as it involved a place of worship. Discussions should be done in private and away from the crowd.We cannot continue to use the excuse that it is an internal affair. It was not! The BN are always lurking around and waiting for such types of mis-steps. These young ones must be taught crisis management, damage control and above all the ability to sink racial and religious differences and never allow these elements to invade their thinking and actions.
Comment by zorro — July 27, 2008 @ 11:06 pm