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Malay Mail
a day ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Show pride and fly the flag, not fear, Fahmi tells Malaysians as anxiety spreads over Jalur Gemilang
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Malaysians must not be afraid to raise the Jalur Gemilang this Merdeka month despite attempts by a small group to sow fear, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said today. He urged the public not to be swayed by the intimidation tactics of such agents provocateur, news portal BH Online reported this afternoon. 'Do not be afraid to put up the Jalur Gemilang. 'There are those who feel anxious because of the actions of a small group of individuals who are trying to stoke sentiments, fishing in troubled waters to intimidate others,' he was quoted saying during a Merdeka-themed community arts programme at the Kerinchi low cost public housing project this afternoon. The Lembah Pantai MP also reminded the public not to take matters into their own hands but to leave enforcement and prosecution to the police, the Attorney-General's Chambers and the judiciary. Controversy began after a hardware trader was spotted raising an upside-down Jalur Gemilang in a Kepala Batas, Penang housing area recently, sparking outrage and police investigations. Some Malaysians have since taken to social media to publicly declare their intention not to fly the national flag out of anxiety. Yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said firm action, not just warnings, will now be taken against anyone attempting to stir racial, religious, or cultural discord, stressing that national unity must be preserved.
Barnama
4 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Fahmi Wants Original Residents To Get Priority In Owning Houses In Kampung Kerinchi
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) – Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil wants the ownership of units in any housing project including Residensi Wilayah and Residensi MADANI in the Kampung Kerinchi to prioritise buyers from Kerinchi residents. Fahmi who is also the Lembah Pantai Member of Parliament, proposed that 50 to 60 per cent of home ownership should be given to the children of Kampung Kerinchi, especially the second and third generations who are now forced to live outside the area. 'Many children from this area, including members of Persatuan Waris Kerinchi, are now living outside so we hope that through this policy, they will be able to return and resettle in their original area,' he told reporters after officiating the Kampung Kerinchi landmark in front of KL Gateway Mall, today. Fahmi said the home ownership priority policy was among several measures designed to uphold the identity and history of Kampung Kerinchi. Regarding the launching of Kampung Kerinchi landmark, Fahmi said it was a continuation of efforts that had been initiated since his first term as Lembah Pantai Member of Parliament. "My efforts do not stop here. We plan to build another landmark at the other entrance of Kampung Kerinchi and are in discussions with DBKL (Kuala Lumpur City Hall) to officially gazette this area as Kampung Kerinchi," he said. Meanwhile, he also stressed the importance of relationships between the community and large companies operating in the area such as Touch 'n Go Digital to organise industrial training programmes and open days to provide opportunities for Kerinchi children. Fahmi also explained that rapid developments such as Bangsar South, Pantai Panorama and Pantai Hillpark are still within the boundaries of Kampung Kerinchi, which can directly benefit local residents. Meanwhile, Persatuan Waris Kerichi chairman, Baharuddin Hasan, 74, expressed pride with the landmark which has been the hope of the residents for a long time to recognise the history of development in the area.
