‘Apa masalah dia?’ Ahli Parlimen Sarawak bidas Ridhuan

Sarawak MP Ridhuan Tee Abdullah stirred controversy with his comments about plans to build a university campus in China, according to Dayak Daily. Miri MP Chiew Choon Man questioned whether Ridhuan's concerns were aimed at creating divisions among the populace, especially as he alleged that Sarawak's Chinese leaders were pressuring for the establishment of a Chinese university in Malaysia's East.

Chiew also pointed out that the proposal did not mean the university would only cater to Chinese students, nor was it exclusive to certain ethnic or religious backgrounds. He emphasized that the country of origin of a university does not determine the background of its students, and similar universities in Australia, Japan, or the UK have no such restrictions.

Chiew stressed that a university's nationality or origin does not define the backgrounds of its students, and it is unjust to use this as a reason to arouse fear. He also highlighted that cultural or language diversity should not hinder unity, as the fear and division can only intensify if diversity is portrayed as a threat, and if political gains are made by exploiting fears based on race and religion.

Chiew's remarks came a day after PKR Hill View constituency MP Syed Ahmad Abdul Rahman Alhadad accused Ridhuan of attempting to divide the public by opposing the use of Chinese-style headdress at the Hunger Festival in Ampang. Syed Ahmad, also known as Altimet, argued that cultural differences should not be exploited to create divisions among the populace.