PAKATAN Rakyat which called on Malaysians to move beyond the spectre of May 13 1969, wants a Truth and Reconciliation Commission set up so that questions surrounding the incident can finally be put to rest.

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, who read out a statement issued by the Opposition alliance, said the commission could then tell the people the real story behind what had happened.

He also pledged that PR would maintain peace, object to racial violence and speak out against anyone who encouraged racial tension.

He said that PR would also maintain the supremacy of all Malaysians and reject extremism, and urge the authorities not to take sides and to always act fairly, and support the continued use of democracy and constitutional monarchy.

PKR president Datin Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said the smooth transition of power after the general election proved that there was no need to be afraid of May 13 anymore.

“We should be matured and move beyond that,” she told reporters at Parliament lobby.

Source : thestar

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