Pusat KOMAS would like to refer to the Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's stance on affirmative action policies in Malaysia as it reflects a nuanced understanding of the issues surrounding poverty, education, and socio-economic disparities. His assertion that assistance should be based on need rather than solely on race is a step in the right direction towards a more inclusive and fair approach to uplifting marginalised communities. By emphasising that poverty is not inherently tied to race and...

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