Kedah MB's HIV 'spreads through sin' remark disheartens Aids council

Published: Oct 9, 2020 5:16 AM | Updated: Oct 9, 2020 6:30 AM

The Malaysian Aids Council (MAC) says it is disheartened by Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Mohd Nor's linking HIV to sinful activities.

The council said such remarks could further stigmatise those who were already infected or are vulnerable to HIV infection and even discourage them from seeking treatment.

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Tired of hearing stupid ministers. I have a feeling that we have the largest pool of stupid ministers in the world. What if his wife or mother got HIV tainted blood infusion?

ong puay liu08:28 AM, 09 Oct 2020

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Tired of hearing stupid ministers. I have a feeling that we have the largest pool of stupid ministers in the world. What if his wife or mother got HIV tainted blood infusion?

ong puay liu08:28 AM, 09 Oct 2020