DAP is condemns the barring of entry and deportation of PKR vice-president and MP for Lembah Pantai Nurul Izzah Anwar from Sabah yesterday. According to Nurul, there is a blacklist consisting of other MPs will are also denied entry into Sabah. As this list is the prerogative of Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman, we would like to know who else is on the proscribed list?
Musa Aman must explain the reasons why Nurul Izzah was denied entry into Sabah and deported and how many more PR MPs will also be barred. Such an act not only disrespects basic human rights but also goes against the very grain of democracy. Worse, it also brings into question how a Malaysian can be treated worse than a foreigner in their own country.
Lest we not forget, in February this year, over 200 armed Filipino militants had found their way into Sabah shores. After an extended stay of about two weeks, during which no action was taken by the Malaysian authorities, they began to wage war on our security forces in an attempt to stake their claim over Malaysian land.
It is sad that Malaysian MPs from the opposition elected by the people, who have no criminal record are denied entry into their own country and treated worse than criminals who were convicted and have served prison terms. What is Musa Aman and BN afraid of that PR MPs are denied entry?
Musa Aman and BN are mistaken if they think that such action would cause people to fear BN, dampen enthusiasm for PR and save BN. Instead Sabahans will be more convinced that the time of change is now to save both Malaysia and Sabah since BN have no other vision except to prevent, oppress, suppress and repress the fundamental liberties of the people.