Malaysian Minister Sparks Controversy With By-Election Remarks

Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Dato Seri Tiong King Sing's comments about voting to prevent 'extreme views' during a by-election campaign have caused controversy. He made remarks about women's clothing choices if the wrong candidate is elected.

A Malaysia n Minister 's comments about voting to halt the opposition's “extreme views” during a by-election campaign have sparked controversy. During a cultural event, Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Dato Seri Tiong King Sing joked with a woman wearing a knee-length skirt that women might lose their right to wear shorts or skirts if the wrong candidate is elected. Tiong emphasized that Malaysia ’s diversity and unity must be preserved, urging voters to choose the “right” candidate.

The Mahkota by-election in Johor Bahru will take place on September 28th, with a straight fight between UMNO's Syed Hussein Syed Abdullah and Perikatan Nasional's Mohamad Haizan Jaafar. The by-election was called after the incumbent assemblyman passed away in August

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