Malays will lose out if RMAF base turned into art centre – Bernama

The proposed development of the current site of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) base in Butterworth into an art and recreational centre is a threat to the future wellbeing of the Malays in Penang.

Permatang Pauh Umno division leader Datuk Mohd Zaidi Mohd Said said the proposed project in an area covering 430ha would also affect the geopolitics of the Malays.

He wanted Prime Minister and Umno president Datuk Seri Najib Razak to intervene and shelve plans to develop the site.

In the speech when debating the presidential policy speech, Zaidi said the RMAF base was in the Air Tawar state constituency, which was won by Umno.

According to reports, the current site of the RMAF base in Butterworth would be developed into an art and recreation centre by a private company through a land exchange concept, whereby it would provide a new site for the RMAF base.

Zaidi claimed that the proposed project would also involve the construction of luxury beach homes. – Bernama, November 28, 2014.

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