Chinese ‘invasion’ lays bare Putrajaya’s racial policies

Kuantan rides China wave on land and sea, but at what cost?

Clever Voter: In Kuantan, China’s investments are being spearheaded by government entities, with a clear focus on industry and infrastructure. Concerns over China’s influence and environmental hazards have been expressed by locals.

The failure of industry policies of the state government is nothing new. Short of ideas and hampered by physical and environmental constraints, the decision to allow China a free hand is an act of desperation.

The free trade zone is gone, and with the decline of the petroleum industry, accepting high-polluting mining is unwise.

In life, there are choices. But this government has chosen to turn a blind eye to the dangers posed to the community. An example is aluminium factories, which can also be very energy intensive.

Little thought is given to their social impact, and in years to come, blame will be laid on the decision made in 2017. By then, it will be too late.

RM2.6 Billion Turkey Haram: China’s investments abroad serve many purposes.

To secure a continuous supply of raw materials – mineral resources as well as agricultural products – China investors would buy up land rich in those resources. As stated by Malaysiakini, I believe bauxite is one of them.

Besides, China is a master of encirclement, learnt from its warring states era many centuries ago. It claims South China Sea as its own.

Kuantan is strategic for China to further strengthen its hold on the claim. It would enable its naval ships to dock to refuel and for repairs, a necessity in the event of war.

Of course, our government would prevent it for now, but eventually, when we are deeply indebted to China, would we have a choice?

Ferdtan: “In 2014, Indonesia imposed a ban on bauxite exports in an attempt to promote value-added production in the country. Met with a supply shortage, China turned to Kuantan.”

Imagine what we have become; we are now behind Indonesia, both in economic progress and good governance.

Retnam: The main question is will China help to upgrade Malays into successful entrepreneurs, professionals, technicians, businessmen and participants in the new industrial growth?

If China can do that, it is worth it.

Ronald: I can’t believe it – the state government changing the name of a street from a local name (Jalan Gebeng 1/11) to a Chinese one (Jalan Qinzhou).

This has to go into the Malaysian Book of Records.

The mystery behind Kuantan’s ‘Great Wall of China’

Li Ta Wa: Why did Malaysiakini use “Great Wall of China” in the headline when it’s just a normal perimeter wall built in most construction sites? All you trying to do is fan hatred from non-Chinese Malaysians.

And what has a foreign investment project, while still under construction, has to do with Teruntum assemblyperson Sim Chon Siang? Does he expect the management to put aside their busy schedule to entertain him?

The Chinese workers, many of them, if not most, have a habit of drinking alcohol after work. The management confines them within the perimeter wall so that their cultures/customs won’t conflict with the locals, especially considering the east coast is mostly populated by Malays and Muslims.

Oscar Kilo: Li Ta Wa, you said “it’s just a normal perimeter wall built in most construction sites…”.

But have you noticed the “perimeter wall” at construction sites? Are these walls usually solid concrete walls or thin metal sheets? Are these perimeter walls permanent or temporary?

By calling them walls, you are already defining them as permanent perimeter walls, whereas construction site perimeter “walls” are called hoardings and they are temporary.

Anonymous 2436471476414726: Umno, what happened to your battle cry of “berjuang untuk bangsa, agama dan negara” (struggle for race, religion and country)?

Why so quiet? China is having it its way in Gebeng even to the extent of building its own enclave and it’s out of bounds for the locals.

It is obvious that Umno is helpless to defend not only the Malays and Islam, but also the nation.

Not Convinced: Indeed, this issue is more than just about the problems relating to China’s investments in this country.

The investments have unwittingly exposed Umno’s double standards in its treatment of foreign Chinese vis-a-vis loyal Malaysian citizens of Chinese descent.

Take Proton, for example. For more than 30 years, this state-owned car manufacturer did not see fit to hire a Chinese Malaysian to helm the company.

And lo and behold, soon after China’s Geely bought a 49 percent state in Proton, it was allowed to name a Chinese national to be the company’s chief executive officer (CEO).

And Geely has the power to do that despite owning a minority stake in Proton. Enough said.

RM2.6 Billion Turkey Haram: Yes, this is the foretaste of China’s investments. Later on, when the project is completed, more Chinese would pour in.

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