Umno-DAP ties unaffected over halal cert issue, Nga says as polls loom

The dispute over the halal certification issue has never weakened the mutual understanding between Umno and DAP in the government.

DAP vice-chairperson Nga Kor Ming said the issue would not affect the cooperation between the two parties ahead of the Mahkota state by-election this Sept 28.

"The important thing is that we will support the government’s candidate, the disagreement (between Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh and Seputeh MP Teresa Kok) will be resolved by the leadership.

"Our focus is to secure a win for the government’s candidate, it doesn't matter which party the candidate is from, he represents the government, DAP and all the party machinery will work tirelessly to help," he said when met after opening the public parking area at the Teluk Intan Hospital today.

He said this when asked whether the dispute between Akmal and Kok would affect the cooperation between Umno and DAP in the Mahkota by-election.

Kluang Umno Youth chief Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah was announced as the BN candidate.

Legal action

Yesterday, it was reported that Kok submitted a letter of demand to the Merlimau assemblyperson through the firm Sankara Nair and Partners demanding RM25 million in damages allegedly twisting his statement on the issue.

Meanwhile, Nga said the support for Umno in the Mahkota by-election was to repay the party’s support during the Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election.

"A thousand thanks to our Umno friends, I believe fellowship is very important to ensure the stability of our country's economy and politics," he said.

- Bernama

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