UMNO AGM Penang again comes under attack at the Umno annual general assembly today with an Umno leader attributing the strength and success of the Chinese economy there to illegal businesses.

Permatang Pauh delegate Zaidi Mohd Said ( right ) added Umno leaders are too fearful to reprimand the wrongdoings of the Chinese, even when their "crimes" are committed in "broad daylight".

"They (Chinese) are doing it in broad daylight, but we and our leaders are too nice and afraid to point out their wrongdoings.

"We know that the strength of the Chinese economy are generated through illegal businesses.

"Through gambling, prostitution, vices and other illegal activities," Zaidi said at the third day of the 68th Umno AGM in Kuala Lumpur.

Earlier this week Umno leaders accused the DAP-led Penang government of allegedly trying to drive out the Malays.

However, in his debate on Umno president Najib Abdul Razak's policy speech, Zaidi said he believes the Chinese will fearfully respect the current Malay government if the source of their "illegal" economy is curbed.

'DAP fears not MCA, Gerakan'

Differing with another delegate's speech today, Zaidi admitted that without the votes of the Chinese in Penang, BN could never take back the state.

"Malays only have 14 out of 40 state seats in Penang, and this means no matter how hard we contest, without the votes of the Chinese, BN would never win," he stressed as Najib, seated on the stage, looked on.

Accusing Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng of "disregarding the feelings of the Malays", the Penang delegate added Lim has never once felt threatened by the other BN component parties MCA and Gerakan.

"It is because of this that Lim rules with pride," he pointed out.

Zaidi also implied that the Penang government is allegedly picking on the Malays, by "playing" with them, barring them and destroying their shops.

He warned Umno members if they are always hoping for an easy way out, plotting amongst themselves and expecting riches, they will forever be humiliated and debased.

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