It's an apt decision: Negri, Melaka MBs
Published on: Monday, November 26, 2018
Seremban: The Government's decision not to ratify the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) is apt, says Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun.He said it proved that the Pakatan Harapan-led federal government, as well as the state government, were holding firmly on to the Federal Constitution, and that there was no issue of racial discrimination in the country. "Some people didn't get it when we hinted (that we will not ratify the ICERD), so we might as well issue a statement that there is no need for the government to ratify the ICERDs," he told reporters after opening the Excellence Award presentation ceremony at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sikamat here Sunday.
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On Saturday, the Prime Minister's Office issued a statement saying that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government would not ratify the ICERD and would continue to defend the Federal Constitution in which is enshrined the social contract that was agreed upon by the representatives of all the races during the formation of the country.Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was also quoted as saying that there was no need for any form of anti-ICERD rally after the government decided not to ratify it.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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