Stop the witch-hunt, it's time to reconcile, Kit Siang tells new cabinet

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 2 Jul 2018 7:20PM · 9 Comments

THE new Pakatan Harapan government must not be seen to be on a witch-hunt as it purges top executives in government-linked companies and the civil service, Lim Kit Siang said, adding that the country must reconcile and move on.

The DAP veteran, in a statement released just hours after the full cabinet was unveiled, warned the new administration not to give anyone reason to think PH will “find the slightest excuse” to remove leaders from the previous administration.

“PH must never give anyone any reason to think it is finding the slightest excuse to replace the current crop of leaders at government agencies and government-linked companies with people aligned to PH.

“PH is different from BN and has to show it,” said Lim.

The Iskandar Puteri MP reminded PH leaders that they had promised Malaysians to get rid of political favouritism and persecution.

“Malaysians witnessed how the previous BN regime abused its power to the extent that innocent people – many of whom are today in government – were victimised.

“Many others became collateral damage just because they (were) at the wrong place at the wrong time.”

He said while this new government must remove those directly responsible and complicit in the financial scandals, it must be careful not to be seen as embarking on the path of revenge against all and sundry.

Lim said many in the civil service and GLCs were honest and dedicated individuals with integrity.

“We cannot tar everyone with the same brush.

“Lines must be drawn clearly so that the PH government is not being suspected of embarking on a journey down the slippery slope of a wholesale witch-hunt,” he said.

The DAP veteran also said that Malaysians revolted against the abuses and excesses of the Barisan Nasional government and threw them out on May 9, warning that PH leaders should not allow these practices to take hold again.

“As a country, we have to move on. We need to have reconciliation in Malaysia.

“We have to uncover the truth, not to seek vengeance, but to allow us to build a bright future for our children and grandchildren.” – July 2, 2018.

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  • Spot on

    Posted 5 years ago by Bahari Ismail · Reply

  • The good doctor would only give you a clean bill of health when ALL cancer cells in the body is gotten rid off

    Posted 5 years ago by Vincent Chan · Reply

    • Ph supporters need to be rewarded also. The main party members became ministers and deputy ministers. Now time for the supporters who have been working very hard to change the previous goverment

      Posted 5 years ago by Dato Md Haris Md Jaffar · Reply

    • PH supporters reward is a better Malaysia. They will not be rewarded by more govt contracts, special deals, positions in the govt. If PH supporters sought these, they are no better than the previous administration they overthrew. PKR or Bersatu is not UMNO 2.0. Hence, don't behave like one.

      Posted 5 years ago by Donkey Kong · Reply

  • Lim, let's be clear. Witch hunt or not, the former regime must be cleared of all its sycophants who held positions of power. Support the actions taken by the government. Otherwise, .... eff off.

    Posted 5 years ago by Savari CJ · Reply

    • No need to be rude. LKS is to be respected as he never wanted a minister position. Agreed that many more need to be removed but there is some truth to LKS words. I want to see all BN fellas buried but fine line to draw

      Posted 5 years ago by Kenneth Tan · Reply

  • Well said and let's move on

    Posted 5 years ago by Farid Ahmad · Reply

  • I agree with TDM...do a massive cleaning first

    Posted 5 years ago by Sydlim sydlim · Reply

  • If there was no wrong doing, there is no need to fear justice.

    Posted 5 years ago by Roger 5201 · Reply