Dr M: ICERD ratification only after negotiations with all races


  • Nation
  • Wednesday, 31 Oct 2018

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Malaysia will only ratify the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) after negotiations with all the races, said Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

The Prime Minister admitted that it is not an easy matter because Malaysia is a country of various races that have their own particular interests.

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