PM: Chong Eu is a true national patriot
The Star Sunday, 28 November 2010


GEORGE TOWN: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has paid his last respects to the late Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu, describing the political icon as a true national patriot who had played a significant role in nation building.

“He played a big part in our nation building and in the development of Penang.
“My family will always remember him as a very close friend of my late father (Tun Abdul Razak Hussein). It was this special relationship that had led to the formation of Barisan Nasional. The nation will forever remember his enormous contribution,” the Prime Minister wrote in a condolence book after paying his last respects to the former Penang chief minister at Dewan Sri Pinang here Sunday.

Najib arrived at 10.15am with several cabinet ministers.

Dr Lim, 91, passed away on Wednesday evening at his Tanjung Bungah home. He had been warded at Penang Hospital following a stroke about a month ago.
His cortege is scheduled to leave Dewan Sri Pinang at noon Sunday for the Batu Gantong crematorium.

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Paying homage to Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu

In Penang, MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said Dr Lim was a national leader who had championed the cause of the rakyat for more than 30 years. He said Dr Lim was well accepted by all races as his political struggle transcended colour and creed. “We are saddened over the loss of a negarawan (nationalist). His vast contribution will always be remembered by the rakyat.  “We in the MCA also appreciate his contribution when he was the party’s second president in 1958. “Although it was only a short stint, his tenure as the party president was considered the most challenging in the history of Malay­sia,” said Dr Chua after paying his last respects at Dewan Sri Pinang here yesterday.

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Malacca Overtaken Penang as Tourism Destination

GEORGE TOWN: Malacca has overtaken Penang as tourism destination attracting some 8.9mil tourists throughout last year.

Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said in the same period Penang had only managed to draw 5.96mil tourists.

“The statistics speaks for itself. Tourists arrival in Penang has dropped from 6.3mil in 2008 according to the statistics from our research division.

“Penang has good accessibility and a lot of products. The state government must play important role in this,” she said after a soft launching of Penang Hill funicular train upgrading project at Penang Hill lower station in Air Itam Saturday.

She said with a total of 191 flights from 12 international airlines flying into the city weekly Penang has a good potential of becoming the country’s leading tourist destination.

The state, she said, should put more initiative to have more well-trained tourist guides, especially those who were well-informed about Penang heritage and history.

“These guides and restaurant employees should be able to tell the stories behind the heritage buildings. This way, we can give the tourists an added value to the services provided,” she said.

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Dato Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen visit Tun Lim at hospital

GEORGE TOWN: Former Penang chief minister Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu’s list of well-wishers included Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen who paid him a visit at the Penang Hospital.

She went with Penang police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Wira Ayub Yaakob yesterday, spending about 15 minutes with the Gerakan co-founder and his two sons, Chien Aun and Chien Cheng.

“Tun Lim is a political leader whom we all deeply respect. His sons have informed me that his condition has not changed much since he was admitted 10 days ago, but we hope and pray that his health will improve,” Dr Ng told reporters.

Thanking hospital staff, she said Dr Lim was receiving the best medical care and treatment available.

The Penang MCA chief also extended the good wishes of all MCA leaders and members to Dr Lim and his family.

Dr Lim, 91, was admitted to the hospital on Oct 26 after suffering from a stroke.

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