GEORGE TOWN: "See you in court."
This was the terse message from Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow to Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor over the latter's latest claim that Penang is under the ownership of Kedah.
Chow said if Sanusi was serious about the matter, then they could meet in court.
"From what I read, he meant it as a joke. This is not a new joke, it is very serious. In fact, it is getting more serious.
"We take it very seriously and he can continue to do so (joke)," he said when asked to comment on Sanusi's latest claim today.
Yesterday, Sanusi claimed that Penang is under the ownership of Kedah.
He said Perak and Perlis were the only states that had a border with Kedah.
"I'm waiting for confirmation from the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia on whether there is a basis to confirm Kedah's border with other states. From what I know, Penang is Kedah's.
"So there is no such thing as the Kedah-Penang border. Our state border ends near the island there (Balik Pulau). And there's a border with Perak. How can it (Kedah-Penang border) be measured? Which gazette should we use?" he had said
Asked whether Penang would initiate legal action against Sanusi, Chow said like other issues before this, he often told Sanusi that he would meet him in court.
"This includes his demand for payment for water and a stake in Seberang Prai.
"Until now, Sanusi has just been joking and has not taken any legal action."
On taking action against Sanusi or advice for him, Chow said: "I dare not advise him. He is YAB MB. If anyone is to advise him, let it be the rakyat and voters."
To a question on whether he thought Sanusi was making this an issue due to the upcoming state elections, Chow said Sanusi might not have an issue to raise.
"Again, if he is very serious, then we can meet in court.
"I have commented on this issue repeatedly. The media may get bored," he said at a press conference to announce the Penang International Food Festival 2023 at The Whiteaways Arcade in Beach Street here today.
https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/05/914878/if-hes-serious-ill-see-him-court-chow-tells-sanusi-over-kedah-owns
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