Sports minister flays ex-shuttler over racism

Published: Feb 13, 2023 4:39 AM | Updated: Feb 13, 2023 9:21 AM

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has criticised former Malaysian badminton player Bong Guang Yik for uttering racist remarks through his Douyin account.

In a statement today, Yeoh said she strongly condemned Bong’s speech because it contained racial and religious elements even though the latter had apologised.

“I believe that religion...

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