LIPIS: “Don’t simply make spurious allegations and accusations because this is a big issue.” Those are the words of reminder by Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin regarding allegations of economic sabotage in Malaysia.
He said all quarters should avoid making assumptions until the case was proven true as it involved the country’s interests.
“We cannot simply make spurious allegations or wild accusations.
“If necessary, the authorities can investigate, but it is best that we avoid making assumptions until proven true. Don’t get trapped in the false world because this is a big issue. Who makes the allegation? What are the facts and motives?”
Muhyiddin told this to reporters after handing out compassionate money to 59 flood victims at the Kampung Aur Gading.
Muhyiddin also gave assurance that the government did not take the matter lightly.
He said the allegations of economic sabotage in Malaysia should be explained in detail by the relevant authorities and economic experts.
He explained that various uncontrollable factors should also be taken into account, such as the global economic issue which had affected the country’s economy, as well the drop in oil price and national income.
“We recognised these uncontrollable factors, including what happened around the globe.
“So, we have to re-adjust our budget, but if certain foreigners tried to shake our economy, we have to find out who they are,” he said.
Prior to this, Kepala Batas MP, Reezal Merican Naina Merican called on Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to probe into certain individuals who allegedly tried to turn a profit through trading the ringgit in order to fund media organisations, which he claimed were flinging accusations at the government.
Following that, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak also urged the relevant agencies to take appropriate action regarding the allegations of economic sabotage in the country. — Bernama