MP SPEAKS | What is Malaysia if we fail to celebrate inclusivity?

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MP SPEAKS | Ever since my debating days, I’ve always been proud whenever I travelled with the Malaysian contingent. We marched proudly in our colourful traditional attires.

When people asked about Malaysia, the first thing we talked about was our fundamental strength, our diversity.

What is Malaysia if we fail to celebrate inclusivity?

When I first read about the cancellation of Thaipusam public holiday by Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, I was really disappointed.

Even worse was when he made a comment of “mabuk todi populariti” (drunk on the toddy of popularity). The sheer disrespect and insensitivity behind the comment from the state’s highest official were mortifying.

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