Malaysia refutes racism claim by news network


KOTA TINGGI: The government has slammed a report carried in Al Jazeera’s 101 East, in which it accused Malaysia of racism in handling illegal immigrants during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said the government imposed the movement control order (MCO) as a way to save the people, regardless of nationality.

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