Bugis group challenges Dr Mahathir


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 19 Oct 2017

PASIR GUDANG: A Bugis group has challenged former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pic) to return all awards given by Malay Rulers after he allegedly referred the community as pirates.

Johor Bugis Association chairman Datuk Awang Mohamad said majority of the Malay Rulers in the country have Bugis bloodline and the remarks made by the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia chairman was unbecoming.

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