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'Stop racist extreme politics,' Tiong hits back at Umno Youth chief








'Stop racist extreme politics,' Tiong hits back at Umno Youth chief

Published: Feb 29, 2024 7:42 PM


Tourism Minister Tiong King Sing has hit back at Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, urging the latter to stop “racist extreme politics”.

He said this was not the first time the Malacca state executive councillor played up racial and religious issues.

On the bak kut teh issue raised by Akmal, Tiong explained that it was just one of the 10 new dishes included in a list of the country’s heritage foods.

“Bak is referring to meat as I have mentioned a few times. While the herbal soup is halal, the meat can be changed,” said Tiong.

“If add chicken, it will become chi kut teh, if you add seafood, then it will become seafood kut teh,” said Tiong.


Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh


Akmal has called for the minister’s head to roll following several recent issues.

In a statement today, the Umno leader said the issues include bak kut teh being included in the country’s list of heritage foods, as well as the demotion of Tourism Malaysia director-general Ammar Abd Ghapar.

“Rather than recognising bak kut teh as a heritage food, it is better to acknowledge other dishes, such as Nasi Goreng Cina and other types of food that can be consumed by people of all races and religions.

“If the minister cannot think of Malaysians’ sensitivity, it’s time we urge Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to just fire the minister.

“If the tourism DG can be demoted for failing to perform, the same reason can be used for a minister who is not only not performing but is the worst minister in history. Tiong better resign!” he added.

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1 comment:

  1. The government should at least demote him for being a belligerent keras kepala and poor performance.

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