PETALING JAYA: The MCA has criticised the lackadaisical attitude of government officers regarding the handling of a controversial comic book titled "Belt and Road Initiative for Win Winism". In a statement Monday (Oct 21), MCA International Communication and Diplomacy Bureau chairperson Dr Tee Ching Seng said that the excuse cited by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) “leaves readers dumb-founded”. He also queried how PMO officers could be “oblivious” for the comic to have slipped through the screening process, and wondered who passed it to Dr Mahathir. Aren’t all government gifts presented to host nations or visiting dignitaries properly selected, vetted through for its appropriateness, recorded down and documented officially?” Dr Tee added. Related stories:Dr M on Superman Hew’s comic: We don’t teach Chinese ideologies in our schools (updated)Maszlee: Decision not to approve comic distribution was based on lawPropaganda comic book artist gives statement, two individuals to follow suit

Source: The Star October 21, 2019 12:56 UTC