Suddenly ICERD has become the talk of the town. Its on everyone's lips these days when just a few weeks ago, nobody have even heard about it. I myself was unaware of it until recently. So why suddenly it has become everybody's favourite? Because a Minister recently stated that Malaysia is willing to sign it, albeit with a few reservations. Sign what? Sign a treaty to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination. Most countries in the world has signed it. Malaysia is one of the few that has not. So what's the problem about signing it? After all it is supposed to be a good thing, elimination of all forms of racial discrimination. It's in line with Islam but why has the Minister caused a lot of concern with his statement? One or two opposition political parties are even threatening a riot if Malaysia signed it. Wow! That serious! I have no opinion at the moment about this ICERD thing but on the look of it, it is a good thing as it is in line with Islam. However, a detail study needs to be done before any decision can be made.
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