‘No intention to fuel racial hate’: Johor event organiser says China flags on dragon puppet a ‘misunderstanding’

[Channel NewsAsia] - 01/24/2025

The Jan 18 incident in Muar – which followed similar occurrences in Tangkak and Perak – triggered outrage among netizens. But experts say foreign flags flown to celebrate friendship and cultural exchange should not be politicised.



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