MTUC crisis: Picket against Zainal called off
The Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) leadership feud between its two top leaders eased a little today when one of them announced that he was cancelling the planned picket outside the other's trade union headquarters.
MTUC deputy president Mohamed Shafie Mammal said in a statement that the decision was made after considering Human Resources Minister Dr Fong Chan Onn's concern and apprehension over the matter as reported in the media today.
He said the decision to cancel the picket which is supposed to be organised by the National Union of Telecoms Employee (NUTE) against Transport Workers Union (TWU) led by his opponent and MTUC president Senator Zainal Rampak was made after taking into account the interest of industrial harmony and credibility of the congress.
"This decision is being taken with a sense of responsibility and a desire not to affect the good relationship between TWU and NUTE," said Mohamed Shafie, who is NUTE president.
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