The UEM Disney Saga - Hong Kong's turn to take aim
After a roasting from our Southern neighbours, the UEM Disney fiasco is now in the Hong Kong media's sights.Again, UEM has been taken to task for speaking with the Japanese Disney operators rather than Disney themselves and then claiming that they are in talks with the real mickey.
What I feel is uncalled for is the comment that as Malaysia is a muslim majority country, Minnie Mouse might have to wear a hijab! here's an excerpt:
"The political specter, however unlikely, of guests being turned away or arrested because of uncovered knees or gender segregation in the park could be enough to persuade Disney to dismiss the idea. If Disney decides it's ready for Minnie and Daisy to don the hijab, then there's likely a more advanced plan with an even sweeter deal available for the asking in Dubai. "
And, at a sensitive time when most Hong Kongers feel their basic rights are gradually being eroded by Beijing, read what our reporter has to say:
"On the other hand, it's [Malaysia] a still a regional poster child for crony capitalism and related forms of corruption. Malaysia simply can't offer Hong Kong's combination of rule of law and unassailable authority from Beijing. "
That's the first time I've read that Beijing's iron fist is good for business.
Technorati tags: Disneyland, Malaysia, Mickey Mouse
posted by hew @ 10:32 am
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