Malaysia PM’s 'harsh' response to student's question on meritocracy stirs debate; Anwar explains why ethnic quotas cannot be scrapped

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is under fire for his harsh tone during his explanation to a student that the country’s racial quota system cannot be scrapped as it would cause the unity government alliance to lose all elections. Videos of his response went viral and sparked deb

The video has since caught the attention of the members of the public on social media, with many calling Mr Anwar a bully for the way he spoke to the student.

“ way of answering the question was honestly quite defensive. Pity this kid. Don’t assume that everyone watches the “Meet Anwar” sessions, dear prime minister,” she said. “She is not a little kid, she is an adult who can vote under Undi 18 in the elections. had to … communicate in an adult way,” said another X user. The Undi 18 amendment bill lowered the voting age in Malaysia from 21 to 18.“This is a sensitive matter. Of course, he had to answer seriously and didn't even answer in a sarcastic or rude manner,” said the netizen.

 

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