BY LIZAWATI MADFA
SHAH ALAM, NOV 10: Narrow-minded political culture that focuses on specific groups is not a practice of the State Government in upholding dignity and up-keeping the people’s economy in the state.
Youth, Sports, Culture and Entrepreneurial Development Exco Amirudin Shari said this is materialised via the Merakyatkan Ekonomi Selangor (MES) programme which is inclusive of all, without the exclusion of race or religion.
“Since 2008, we have tried to overcome the selective mind-set by implementing programmes which encompasses all kinds of people, without excluding any group whatsoever.
“However, should the need arise, there can be also a focus on a specific group if it is necessary to the programme such focusing on farmers whose majority as mostly Indians to assist them in improving their living standards,” he said at the Selangor State Assembly on November 10.
He said while representing Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali in answering an oral question by Hulu Kelang Assemblyman Saari Sungib regarding the matter.
At the same time, Amirudin also stressed that the racism issue should not be wrongly capitalised upon by any party to gain support.
“Attitudes of hate should also be avoided altogether, inversely, we should uphold and cherish the concept of multiracial unity. In fact, the State Government rejects extremism regardless of whosoever practises it,” he said.
