'In a nation where race and religion become political tools for some politicians to divide voters, I am forever grateful to God for giving me a friend like Salahuddin.' thesun thesundaily HannahYeoh SalahuddinAyub Malaysia
Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh penned a truly touching tribute to Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister, Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub, who passed away yesterday., Hannah shared how she first met Salahuddin when he was still with PAS and the duo were in Pakatan Rakyat together to how she found a friend in him.
When my book Becoming Hannah was used as a political attack against me, Salahuddin Ayub defended me. I have always been used as a scare tactic by some to frighten Muslims because I am a DAP politician of Christian faith. For Salahuddin to not employ the same fear tactic like some would or to shun away but instead drew closer as a friend, truly earned him a very special place in my heart. I told him multiple times that I would never forget the kindness he showed to me.
On the night PM Anwar Ibrahim announced his Cabinet line-up, Salahuddin messaged me late at night to ask if I was happy. I replied “Takut”. A daunting new experience to be made a Cabinet Minister but he was a source of comfort, finding him at the same table for our weekly Cabinet meetings. Whether it’s breakfast or lunch at Cabinet meetings, most times Salahuddin would sit next to me and jokingly compared the number of times I received more airtime on news than him.
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