From battle of interpretations to politics of compromise


Too hot: The debate on the ratification of ICERD has increased the temperature of ethnic discord among the population.

PAKATAN Harapan government’s decision not to ratify the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) brought relief to the general public.

Not because they agree or disagree about the ratification of ICERD, but the debate on the subject matter since a month ago had increased the temperature of ethnic discord among the population.

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