A DAP parliamentarian from Penang today accused the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) of turning the Kampung Buah Pala crisis into a communal issue that would ultimately benefit the developer.
Bukit Bendera MP Liew Chin Tong said Hindraf leaders' statements over the crisis the past weeks had only led to racial discord and opened a way for an unmerited profit for the developer Nusmetro Venture (P) Sdn Bhd.
"Kampung Buah Pala is not an Indian issue, but an economic and social justice issue.
"Hindraf's stance will only profit the developer," claimed Liew (right), a close aide of Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
He claimed he was confused over Hindraf's objective and sincerity in fighting the issue.
"Do they want to preserve the village as an Indian heritage, or did they feel the offered compensation package was not adequate?" he asked.
Hindraf helping developer
If it is about preserving the village, he alleged that the Hindraf's fight will only help the developer to make a handsome profit without even laying one brick for the proposed condominium project.
However, he said, if Hindraf was concerned that the affected residents were not being offered adequate compensation then they should be asking to negotiate a proper settlement acceptable to all concerned.
"Which is why I would like to question the sincerity of certain leaders of Hindraf in their fight for the Kampung Buah Pala residents," said Liew in a statement today.
He said a compulsory acquisition of the land, with 'a stroke of the pen', whether by the state or federal government would require about RM150 million or more of taxpayers' money.
But nonetheless, he said the price of acquiring the land 'with a stroke of the pen' would result in the developer reaping a huge profit without the usual risk of any business venture.
What is it that Hindraf wants?
"I cannot speak on behalf of the developer, but I'm concerned that such an option may become quite attractive to the developer if this issue was allowed to drag on," said Liew.
He said he was curious as to why the compensation sum offered thus far was being disputed on the one hand, while on the other, Hindraf leaders kept calling on for the preservation of the village.
He claimed the developer would be the real beneficiaries from any 'stroke of a pen' decision, while the residents would lose an opportunity to uplift themselves from the compensation offered.
He called on Hindraf supporters to speak up on the issue and not let the movement be monopolised by certain leaders.
"This is not an Indian issue. What we need at this moment is a sound economic judgment coupled with social equity for the villagers," he said.
Bukit Bendera MP Liew Chin Tong said Hindraf leaders' statements over the crisis the past weeks had only led to racial discord and opened a way for an unmerited profit for the developer Nusmetro Venture (P) Sdn Bhd.
"Kampung Buah Pala is not an Indian issue, but an economic and social justice issue."Hindraf's stance will only profit the developer," claimed Liew (right), a close aide of Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
He claimed he was confused over Hindraf's objective and sincerity in fighting the issue.
"Do they want to preserve the village as an Indian heritage, or did they feel the offered compensation package was not adequate?" he asked.
Hindraf helping developer
If it is about preserving the village, he alleged that the Hindraf's fight will only help the developer to make a handsome profit without even laying one brick for the proposed condominium project.
However, he said, if Hindraf was concerned that the affected residents were not being offered adequate compensation then they should be asking to negotiate a proper settlement acceptable to all concerned."Which is why I would like to question the sincerity of certain leaders of Hindraf in their fight for the Kampung Buah Pala residents," said Liew in a statement today.
He said a compulsory acquisition of the land, with 'a stroke of the pen', whether by the state or federal government would require about RM150 million or more of taxpayers' money.
But nonetheless, he said the price of acquiring the land 'with a stroke of the pen' would result in the developer reaping a huge profit without the usual risk of any business venture.
What is it that Hindraf wants?
"I cannot speak on behalf of the developer, but I'm concerned that such an option may become quite attractive to the developer if this issue was allowed to drag on," said Liew.
He said he was curious as to why the compensation sum offered thus far was being disputed on the one hand, while on the other, Hindraf leaders kept calling on for the preservation of the village.He claimed the developer would be the real beneficiaries from any 'stroke of a pen' decision, while the residents would lose an opportunity to uplift themselves from the compensation offered.
He called on Hindraf supporters to speak up on the issue and not let the movement be monopolised by certain leaders.
"This is not an Indian issue. What we need at this moment is a sound economic judgment coupled with social equity for the villagers," he said.
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