Politicians shouldn't manipulate those who don't have all the facts over retiring ferries, says Jeff Ooi


GEORGE TOWN: Politicians shouldn't manipulate those who do not have the facts or official records on how the old Penang ferries were retired in 2019, says former Jelutong MP Jeff Ooi.

"We should stand up for true facts," he said in a text message on Sunday (June 6), adding that criticism should be backed by fact-checking.

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