Emcee at ECRL launch says, 'I am not from China'

Two emcees working at the launch of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) have refuted claims that they were Chinese nationals and that the event did not reflect the essence of a Malaysian setting.

In an interview with Malaysiakini, emcee Juin Teh stressed that she and the other emcee are both Malaysians.

"Anyone who attended the launching event would appreciate that it was a Malaysian event, full of Malaysian characteristics.

"While welcoming the prime minister as he entered the hall, there was the Malay traditional bunga mangga welcoming ceremony, then there was the playing of Malay traditional drums, the kompang...