The Penang Malay Chamber of Commerce is not against an open tender system but is concerned about how “fairness” is defined.
Chamber president Rizal Faris Mohideen said the chamber was not against the new state government’s move for fairness and open tender, but felt some handicap should be given to Malay entrepreneurs to even the playing field.
He said this was because there was a gap among the different races in terms of wealth and control of the economy.
Rizal Faris compared the Chinese and the Malays, saying they were unevenly matched in the wrestling ring.
“We are all for competitiveness and open tender on a level playing field. In business, we have to be competitive. However, we are concerned about the definition of fairness as the playing field is not level among the Malay, Chinese and Indian communities,” he said.
Malay Chamber of Commerce wants fair deal in Penang
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