PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional’s proposal for different National Day logos and themes is sowing disunity and driving a wedge between the federal and state governments, say civil societies and advocates.
“It is a betrayal of the spirit of unity expounded by our founding fathers.
The former MP and son of former deputy prime minister Tun Dr Ismail Abdul Rahman said such a move would be disruptive towards nation-building. The Perikatan Youth’s logo depicts the hibiscus flower with five petals – which is the national flower – in the colours of the Malaysian flag and the theme of Teguh Muafakat Malaysia Sejahtera.
“For the Opposition to propose a logo and theme when it should instead come from the present unity government is not only arrogant but also plants anti-government sentiments in the country,” he said. He cautioned that if allowed, the move by Perikatan would send a very dangerous signal as well as set an unhealthy precedent.
Should the Opposition states go ahead with their plan, Sivamurugan said they should not then blame the Federal Government for also resorting to political tools when deciding on state matters.
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