Gov't MP hits at 'shameful' minister for brushing off child sexual abuse concerns

Kow Gah ChiePublished: Nov 4, 2019 1:05 PM | Updated: Nov 4, 2019 1:26 PM

PARLIAMENT | A government backbencher has criticised Tourism Minister Mohammadin Ketapi for brushing off child sexual abuse concerns during Visit Malaysia Year 2020 by insisting that it was not a matter under his ministry.

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