S'wak natives denounce Maszlee's conversion remark, demand clarity


MIRI: Four indigenous civil society organisations in Sarawak staged a symbolic protest against Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik on Thursday (Dec 20) morning over his remark on Islamic conversion in schools.

Representatives of the four groups – Gerakan Anak Asal Sarawak, Borneo Resources Institute, Tahabas (Tanah Hak Bangsa Asal Sarawak) and Save Sarawak Rivers – held the protest in Miri.

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