Is Korean-bashing legitimate response to alleged racism or mere extension of unruly ‘pendatang’ narrative?

SCORING brownie points means gaining imaginary credit, praise or approval from someone by doing a helpful or pleasing deed. People often use the term when someone tries to impress a boss, parent, or partner.

This is precisely what DAP lawmaker Syarleena Abdul Aziz seemed to be doing when she joined the fray in condemning alleged incidents of racism aimed at locals by expat South Koreans living in the Mont Kiara enclave.

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