‘No problem, this is not a big issue,’ Zahid tells MCA as he backs Utar tax exemption request, names Wee as Chinese investment adviser
The event also saw MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong request permanent tax exemption status for both Utar and the Utar Education Foundation . Zahid expressed optimism that the request for indefinite grant allocations could be discussed further. During the event, Zahid announced that Wee had been appointed investment adviser for Chinese nationals and companies under the deputy prime minister’s office.
He mentioned personal connections with MCA figures, including former presidents Tan Sri Tan Koon Swan and Tan Sri Liow Tiong Lai, along with his friendship with Datuk Yap Pian Hon from their detention under the now-repealed Internal Security Act.