Selective outrage of our race-and-religion politicians

Many here are celebrating the victories by some Muslim candidates in the US mid-term elections, but the results are more than about those few wins – they are about inclusivity, diversity and shared power.

IT’S twisted logic, really. There is something rather amusing, even ironic, about the way some of our politicians are reacting to the US mid-term elections.

When it comes to Malaysian politics, some are quick to invoke race and religion, insisting that these are the most important considerations when deciding who should lead the country.

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