Ahmad Maslan saddened by 'infidel' label after call to support unity govt parties


KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan has expressed regret at being labelled an "infidel" following his call to support parties under the unity government in the upcoming six state elections.

The Deputy Finance Minister, who is also an Umno supreme council member, said this should not have become a personal attack.

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