KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — A remark by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamadat the United Nations General Assembly last week on Jammu and Kashmir sentTwitter into overdrive today.
Several netizens, who seemed to be Indian nationals, expressed theirdisappointment through #BoycottMalaysia over the remark that Kashmir hadbeen “invaded and occupied”.
As the number of tweets reached 8,000, other netizens, presumablyMalaysians, decided to break their silence on the matter and responded with#BoycottIndia.Explore Turkey, One of the Most Romantic Countries WorldwideSponsored by Parlo Tourslink
Shafwan Shukor, in his tweet, said: “Wow #BoycottMalaysia trending! Hahaha.Impact ucapan Tun M dekat UN…mintak India dan Pakistan duduk semeje je,nego pasal Kashmir and Jammu. (Impact of Tun M’s address at the UN …asking India and Pakistan to negotiate (an amicable solution) on Kashmirand Jammu).
The trend then saw a rise of #BoycottIndia, defending Malaysia and DrMahathir.
Danian Mikhail stated: “Malaysians stand united. #BoycottIndia.
Nunakash1 stated: “Thanks Malaysia for standing against oppression.#SupportMalaysia #BoycottIndia.
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In between the fuss of these boycott hastags, several other netizens,wishing for an end to the arguments, called for focus on a bigger agenda.
Sree Tharan, in his Twitter account, stated: “Instead of #BoycottMalaysiaor #BoycottIndia, can you guys boycott racism Boycott inequality Boycottunderage sex Boycott sexual predators Boycott … poaching Boycott usage ofplastic
Reisa tweeted: “… yall should focus on boycotting, stealing and raping.”
— BERNAMA
