A viral message of the opening of the monument elicited criticism and the signboard was taken down yesterday evening. — Picture courtesy of Kedah MCA Youth
State Youth and Sports, Tourism, Arts and Culture, and Entrepreneurship Development Committee chairman Mohd Asmirul Anuar Aris said he also apologised on behalf of the Kedah branch of the Malaysian Historical Society and Kedah Museums Board. The monument was built in 1941, before the end of World War II, and it was rehabilitated recently to preserve the historical artifact, he said.
The whole lot of you should resign and take your MB with you! Seriously, didn't you guys learn History in school at least?
Yeah. Look East Policy support gone sour.
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