Previous Selangor Barisan Nasional government gave billboard company rights to put up commercial boards in return for ‘Mesra Rakyat’ billboards
Posted by omong on June 12, 2008
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He said the previous Barisan Nasional state government had given the advertising company a contract to erect 160 billboards with the image of former Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Khir Toyo under the Mesra Rakyat concept.
Liu said that in return, the State Economic Planning Unit had given the company the right to put up 100 commercial billboards.
“The previous state government gave the company the rights to solicit advertisements for the billboards to generate income for itself for its donation of the 160 billboards,’’ he said
Liu said that when the Pakatan Rakyat coalition gained power in Selangor after the March 8 general election, the company was ordered to do away with such billboards.
Liu said the state government would meet with the company officials to sort out the matter.
“We hope the people of Selangor know the real story and will not accuse the state government of wasting money on such billboards,” he said.
“The state government is very responsible and will not misuse public funds to promote the interests of politicians,’’ Liu said.
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