Anwar reiterates apology over term that offended Indian community
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly apologized for using an inappropriate term that offended the Indian community. He emphasized his commitment to a multicultural Malaysia and rejected divisive racial narratives.
Why it matters
The apology serves as a significant gesture in Malaysian politics, aimed at maintaining social harmony and addressing concerns regarding racial and religious sensitivity.
SEREMBAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated his apology to the Indian community over his earlier use of a term which he acknowledged was inappropriate, admitting that he had chosen the wrong word while expressing his views.
He said the apology was made because he had no intention of offending anyone, but acknowledged that the term had caused discomfort among some members of the Indian community.
"At a forum at Universiti Malaya, I used an inappropriate term. I have already apologised because that was not what I meant.
"The Prime Minister is only human. There are times when I have no such intention but use the wrong word. I accept my mistake and have apologised," he said when speaking at the PMX Meet-and-Greet session with the Indian Community here on Wednesday night (July 29).
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