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Syed Saddiq stands by suggestion on helping 'Mat Lajaks'

Nov 08, 2019

The Youth and Sports Minister has defended his intention to help Mat Lajak, or youth who ride illegally modified bicycles.

This, after he was ridiculed for wanting to induct Mat Lajak into his Ministry's training programme, where they can learn how to build a safe bike and even try professional racing.

Syed Saddiq was slammed for encouraging the dangerous practice of riding modified bicyles, but he insists that he believes in educating and not punishing.

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Tun M: Tommy Thomas stays

The Prime Minister will not entertain calls to sack Attorney-General Tommy Thomas. 

He said unless something very serious happens, he will not sack anyone.

The calls came from the Opposition who alleged there was unfair intervention, after a court dropped two terrorism-related charges against the Seremban Jaya assemblyman.

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Malaysia will send formal explanation to India on Zakir Naik's extradition

The Foreign Ministry will send an official letter to the Indian government, explaining why Malaysia refuses to extradite controversial preacher Dr Zakir Naik, who is wanted there for money laundering and inciting hatred. 

He has also gotten into trouble in Malaysia for his incendiary speeches.