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PKR man hits out at preacher Ridhuan Tee over Hungry Ghost banner

Lembah Jaya assemblyman Syed Ahmad Abdul Rahman Alhadad says cultural differences should not be turned into a source of racial tension.

PKR man hits out at preacher Ridhuan Tee over Hungry Ghost banner

PKR assemblyman Syed Ahmad Abdul Rahman Alhadad, also known as rapper Altimet, criticized preacher Ridhuan Tee Abdullah over a Hungry Ghost festival banner in Ampang. Ridhuan questioned the use of Chinese-language banners, expressing concern about the status of the national language and the role of the Ampang Jaya municipal council.

Syed Ahmad argued that cultural differences should not be used to create racial tensions and emphasized the importance of respecting Malaysia's national language, Bahasa Melayu, while also acknowledging the customs and traditions of all communities. He urged Ridhuan not to magnify differences for attention and stressed the need to maintain harmony in society.

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