Former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad cited nationalist reactions to immigration in various countries to justify concern over foreign ownership in the Forest City development project.
The Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) chairperson said this shows it is acceptable for Johoreans to raise concern about foreigners buying land in the state.
“No country in the world accepts mass influx of foreigners.
“The United States which has 325 million people is rejecting Mexican immigration and under President Donald Trump, Muslims, too.