Batu Puteh: National interest or political interest?


DATUK Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, in a rousing speech at the “Solidarity – Stability and Prosperity” gathering in Bagan Datuk, Perak, on Oct 17, was in combative mode. In the presence of Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who is Bagan Datuk’s Member of Parliament, the caretaker Prime Minister highlighted the need for Barisan’s machinery to quickly react to issues raised by the Opposition deemed to slander the government and Umno.

Top of his list that day was the case against former attorney general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas and the issues surrounding Batu Puteh.

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