The Sun
by Natalie Heng
by Natalie Heng
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20, 2011) : Any proposal against allowing outlets selling alcohol to hire Muslims is uncalled for, said Deputy Finance Minister and MCA vice president Datuk Donald Lim Siang Chai.
"It is the rights of any individual to work in any place, so on this note we feel that this measure announced by the local council, which is controlled by the state government was uncalled for," said Lim.
''I believe if they are Muslim, and need the job, we should allow that," he said, adding that Selangor MCA is concerned over the issue and monitoring the situation closely.
His statement follows Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim's statement, earlier this week, that a study would be done on whether the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) should implement guidelines on the employment of Muslims, in premises selling alcohol, as a by-law.
"It is the rights of any individual to work in any place, so on this note we feel that this measure announced by the local council, which is controlled by the state government was uncalled for," said Lim.
''I believe if they are Muslim, and need the job, we should allow that," he said, adding that Selangor MCA is concerned over the issue and monitoring the situation closely.
His statement follows Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim's statement, earlier this week, that a study would be done on whether the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) should implement guidelines on the employment of Muslims, in premises selling alcohol, as a by-law.
He was speaking at the Sports Toto Chinese New Year Ang Pow Donation campaign at the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall today.
On suggestions that there is currently a shortage of RM5 and RM10 notes, Lim said the situation is being monitored by Bank Negara.
"I believe there is enough in the market, such shortages usually occur during festive seasons as people go to the banks to change money for 'Ang pow'," he said.
"We will take whatever steps necessary if we find there is a shortage, as these notes are important for traders and small businessmen." - theSun
On suggestions that there is currently a shortage of RM5 and RM10 notes, Lim said the situation is being monitored by Bank Negara.
"I believe there is enough in the market, such shortages usually occur during festive seasons as people go to the banks to change money for 'Ang pow'," he said.
"We will take whatever steps necessary if we find there is a shortage, as these notes are important for traders and small businessmen." - theSun
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