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Anwar says Malaysia belongs to all after apologising over remark that upset Indian community

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail 7/30 11:45 X
Anwar says Malaysia belongs to all after apologising over remark that upset Indian community
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SEREMBAN, July 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated his apology to the Indian community over his earlier use of a term which he acknowledged was...

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He said the apology was made because he had no intention of offending anyone, but acknowledged that the term had caused discomfort among some members of the Indian community.

“At a forum at Universiti Malaya, I used an inappropriate term. I have already apologised because that was not what I meant.

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Jul 30, 2026
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Aug 15, 2026
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