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Who Benefits From The KK Mart Controversy?

Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor, International Islamic University of Malaysia

29-Mar-24 08:45

Who Benefits From The KK Mart Controversy?

The KK Mart sock controversy has catapulted UMNO Youth Chief Dr. Muhamad Akmal Saleh into the national spotlight. How much of the outrage he channels is due to genuine offence vs political posturing? We discuss the fallout from the controversy with political scientist Dr. Syaza Shukri of the International Islamic University Malaysia.

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