Saifuddin: Swim meet cancellation no loss for M'sia
The revocation of Malaysia's right to host World Para Swimming Championship 2019 was not a loss for the country, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
He told reporters in Kota Bharu that it is important for Malaysia to maintain its right to not have diplomatic relations with Israel...
The revocation of Malaysia's right to host World Para Swimming Championship 2019 was not a loss for the country, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
He told reporters in Kota Bharu that it is important for Malaysia to maintain its right to not have diplomatic relations with Israel.
"We are defending our right not to have diplomatic relations with Israel... I don't think we lose anything...," Saifuddin said.
The tournament was supposed to take place in Kuching, Sarawak in the middle of this year.
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) stripped Kuching as the host after Israel protested against Malaysia's refusal to ensure that Israeli athletes would be granted passage.
Meanwhile, Saifuddin said the initial decision to host the tournament was made by the previous BN-administration, which knew that Israel would seek to participate.
"The decision to deny Israel athletes entry was made through consensus by (the current) cabinet.
"We need to remember that the previous government had sought to host the event and they were aware that it will involve Israeli athletes," he said.
Yes, you are right.There is no loss. The world will just happily move on. Nobody would care that Malaysia took a stand. Another country will happily take over as the host and reap all the benefits. Just like in the 1980 Olympics when our football team qualified . We boycotted in solidarity with other Islamic countries and guess what? One of those Middle Eastern countries who encouraged us to join the boycott eventually didn't join the boycott and took our place at football at the Olympics. Yes, the world just moves on and plays us for a fool.
Saifuddin, may I correct your statement: No lost for Muslim/Malay politicians, a big lost for sporting fraternity.
No loss to stupid Saifuddin! But big BIG losses to big and small businesses in Sarawak! How selfish and self-centred can you and all the stupid rabid racists like Mahathir and Syed and their by-hook-or-by-crook Bersatu racist ketuanans be! Sarawak, be wise, be brave, COME OUT of this Stupid Big-Loss MA63 alliance, asap!!! Come out! Detach from Malaya! After all, No Loss to Malaya if Sarawak goes INDEPENDENT!!! Sarawexit! Be free from Mahathir's stupid rabid racist grip! Malaya needs us more than we need Malaya! Be strong and very courageous, my people... Come Out!!!
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