[Matland] Racist Malays attack Matland Cina minister because he used English instead of Malay to name a project to attract tourists worldwide to come

[UltimaOnline]

During a press conference at the I Lite U project pre-launch event, a journalist struck a nerve with Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming when he asked why the project is named in English instead of Malaysia’s national language, Bahasa Melayu.

Nga responded swiftly, stating that every tourist that visits Malaysia needs to feel a sense of belonging.

“Look at the way that this is Visit Malaysia Year. You have to learn how to come out of your comfort zone. Our targets are tourists from all over the world. Even if we do not become proficient in English, we must make sure that every tourist has a sense of belonging.

“It’s a given that we respect our national language. So, I hope you don’t make this an issue,” he said to the reporter while threatening to call the media outlet’s chief editor.

Nga then explained that if the tourism campaign hits its target of 47 million visitors in 2026 and generates an estimated RM160 billion in revenue, it will benefit businesses in Malaysia greatly.

“All sectors will benefit from this. But if you purposely sabotage, and play out negative things, we will speak to your editors,” he said to reporters, emphasisng that national interest is his utmost priority.

https://www.therakyatpost.com/news/2025/10/31/nga-kor-ming-vs-journalist-heres-what-went-down/

 

[syed putra]

Da reporter ask a simple question Why english terms was used instead of malay and the minister went bonkers threatening reporter and bring this up with his boss.
Stupig choink cannot even give a simple answer such as to attract foreign tourist or for them to easily understand the campaign.

 

[countryman]

Da reporter ask a simple question Why english terms was used instead of malay and the minister went bonkers threatening reporter and bring this up with his boss.
Stupig choink cannot even give a simple answer such as to attract foreign tourist or for them to easily understand the campaign.

Cos when u get dumb ass muud reporter asking stupid question, the natural thing to do is to shut him up immediately...
Well done Minister Nga!