Saifuddin admits new govt dominated by Malays, but says nothing stopping it from being inclusive
Tuesday, 10 Mar 2020 11:16 PM MYTCommunications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah speaks during an interview on ‘Bicara Naratif’ March 10, 2020. — Picture via Twitter/KKMM
“I admit the numbers are different now and the non-Malay and non-Bumiputra numbers are smaller, but that does not mean we are a Malay-Islam government,” he said in the“It’s still an inclusive government. As a government we have no choice but to celebrate our diversity and we should all embrace our multi-culturalism.”
He also lauded the Cabinet for not including any high-ranking leaders from Umno and PAS, saying it heralds a new stage in Malaysian politics.
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