Malaysian Communications Minister confirms students waving Chinese flag in Penang were not Malaysian, but Chinese nationals, amidst controversy over navy ships visit.

Malaysian Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil clarified that students waving the Chinese flag at Chun Ling Private Secondary School in Penang were not Malaysian citizens but Chinese nationals. This clarification followed controversy after two Chinese navy vessels visited Penang, leading to misinformation. The event was part of a cultural exchange involving students, not a naval visit, prompting an investigation into those spreading false claims.

October 12, 2024
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