Cabinet rejects non-Muslim product boycott
A hypermarket in Kuala Lumpur. Cabinet members have issued a statement rejecting the recent call to boycott non-Muslim goods, calling it ‘narrow thinking’. – The Malaysian Insight pic, September 4, 2019.
THE cabinet has expressed its disappointment in calls made by several groups to boycott products and services along racial and religious lines. A statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office today said the ministers had discussed the boycott during their weekly meeting yesterday. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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