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Malaysian preacher sparks backlash over Chinese festival banner remarks

A Malaysian preacher, Ridhuan Tee Abdullah, has sparked controversy by questioning why a banner for the traditional Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival was displayed in Chinese instead of Malay. His remarks, which implied a disregard for the national language and identity, drew criticism from social media users and a politician from Selangor. AI

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Malaysian preacher sparks backlash over Chinese festival banner remarks

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ushar Daniele ·

    Malaysian preacher faces backlash over Chinese festival remarks

    A preacher and prominent conservative commentator has drawn backlash in Malaysia after questioning why a banner for a traditional Chinese festival was not written in Malay, the country’s national language. Ridhuan Tee Abdullah, an ethnic Chinese Muslim convert known for provocati…