KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 29 -- Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has called for the Sarawak government to ensure transparency in relation to the parties who are involved with erecting the "country's highest flagpole" in Petra Jaya.

He said since there is a claim that it is a project funded by the private sector as a CSR (corporate social responsibility) contribution, it opens more questions than answers.

"They cannot just push the matter to CSR and wash their hands of the matter.

"It is thus imperative that the government is transparent and continues to be held accountable on this matter to ensure it is not merely an after-thought due to the backlash, and more importantly to ensure that there are no public funds used for this project nor are t...