PM defends Yeoh as FT minister, says racist backlash 'atrocious'

Zikri KamarulzamanPublished: Dec 17, 2025 8:21 PM | Updated: Dec 18, 2025 7:44 AM

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended his decision to appoint DAP deputy secretary-general Hannah Yeoh as the minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories).

Anwar said it was incomprehensible to reject her just because of her race.

"To reject a person because of her colour and race...

'I just can't understand the level of tolerance of some people.'

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