‘No intention to fuel racial hate’: Johor event organiser says China flags on dragon puppet a ‘misunderstanding’

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The Jan 18 incident in Muar – which followed similar occurrences in Tangkak and Perak – triggered outrage among netizens. But experts say foreign flags flown to celebrate friendship and cultural exchange should not be politicised. SINGAPORE: The latest incident of China flags displayed at a cultural event in Johor was a “misunderstanding” and not intended to “fuel racial hate or pro-China sentiments”, its organiser said on Thursday (Jan 23). The incident in Muar – which followed similar