Dr M told to make public apology

PETALING JAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad should issue a public apology over a controversial statement on the recent racially-motivated attacks in France, says the Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ).

CIJ said Dr Mahathir should use his position and seniority as a public figure to educate the masses and promote the elimination of all forms of discrimination, rather than abusing social media to provoke and incite hostility.