PAS leader uses news of first Chinese Lt General to paint racist dystopia
A PAS figure has courted backlash over his social media post, appearing to take issue with the appointment of Malaysia's first Chinese lieutenant general.
Taking to Facebook yesterday, Sungai Buloh PAS division chief Zaharuddin Muhammad penned a brief news report from the future to supposedly illustrate his stance against the milestone.
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