PETALING JAYA: Pakatan Harapan should explain its dependence on funding from the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), says Human rights group Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram). "It is up to Pakatan Harapan to explain their dependence on NED funding if they can. The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a non-governmental organisation in the United States that was founded in 1983 for promoting democracy in other countries by developing political groups, trade unions, deregulated markets and business associations. "NGOs will not be seen to be independent if they accept NED funding," he said. When it comes to taking a stand on anti-imperialism, anti-racism, and national sovereignty, Kua said that one "cannot be neutral on a moving train."

Source: The Star August 30, 2021 10:18 UTC