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‘My parents gave me a nice name, please show some respect’

Barisan Nasional’s Datuk Muhamad Khizri Abu Kassim claims some namecalling him ‘khinzir’

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 31 Jul 2023 11:00AM

‘My parents gave me a nice name, please show some respect’
After being mocked and name-called by certain quarters, Datuk Muhamad Khizri Abu Kassim has urged candidates and supporters to campaign in a clean manner and not through personal attacks. – Datuk Muhamad Khizri Abu Kassim Facebook pic, July 31, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – Barisan Nasional candidate for Jeneri, Datuk Muhamad Khizri Abu Kassim has urged all candidates and supporters to campaign in a “gentlemanly” manner and not resort to “below the belt” antics. 

In a ceramah, Khizri, who is facing Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, claimed there were those who were using derogatory words and were ridiculing his name by calling him “khinzir”, which means pig. 

“I was shown a video where I saw this and was shocked why it had to go to such an extent. As a Muslim, such terms should not be used against not only me but anybody. 

“I don’t want trouble with anyone, but please do not resort to such tactics and name-calling. I believe the voters will know best,” he said. 

Khizri said he did not want to point fingers at anyone, but was disturbed why elements of dirty politics were creeping into the campaigning process. 

“Let us campaign in a healthy, clean manner. I have a family, a father, and a mother who gave me a nice name. Let us respect and be good to each other, regardless of any political divide,” he added. – The Vibes, July 31, 2023

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