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Focus on economy instead: Tiong chides MP for ‘partying’ question

Perikatan Nasional’s Mas Ermieyati Samsudin references video of tourism minister drinking at festival

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 31 Oct 2023 6:05PM

Focus on economy instead: Tiong chides MP for ‘partying’ question
Responding to Mas Ermieyati Samsudin (Masjid Tanah-PN)’s question, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing tells her to stop raising unnecessary issues and to focus on the national economy instead. – Bernama pic, October 31, 2023

by The Vibes Team

PETALING JAYA – Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said there should not be any issues with him drinking alcohol as he is not a Muslim.

Responding to Mas Ermieyati Samsudin (Masjid Tanah-PN)’s question, the tourism minister urged her to stop raising unnecessary issues and to focus on the national economy instead.

“Do not make issues out of nothing. Focus instead on the national economy and other matters of importance.

“After all, I’m not a Muslim. So what is wrong with me drinking?” said Tiong (Bintulu-GPS).

Mas Ermieyati had asked Tiong if he had his own unique way of attracting tourists by “partying and dancing in public”.

Her remarks were in reference to an old viral video of Tiong drinking and dancing at a Gawai festival in Sarawak.

“It was during a festival. I drank and had a little bit of fun ... what’s wrong with that? 

“No need to make a big issue about it,” said Tiong. – The Vibes, October 31, 2023

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