00:00Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Noor has defended his remarks on the history of Tanah Melayu,
00:06saying they were twisted to provoke anger and misunderstanding.
00:10The Perikatan Nasional Election Director said he was only reminding the public of historical facts,
00:16not telling any community to return to their ancestral homeland.
00:21Speaking at a Barisan Nasional PN Cerama last night, Sanusi said Tanah Melayu was historically
00:28inhabited by Malays and that history should be understood to appreciate Malaysia's multi-ethnic society.
00:36He also rejected claims that his remarks were racist,
00:39saying the Kedah government has supported all communities, including Chinese schools.
00:46Sanusi claimed his critics had deliberately distorted his comments for political gain and to stir hatred.
00:53The controversy stemmed from a campaign speech in Negeri Sembilan where he said the Chinese have China,
01:00Indians have India, while Malays only have Malaysia.
01:04Police have received several reports over the remarks and said Sanusi will be called to give a statement.
01:12Roman Dawi Gapari, FMT
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