The Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) spoke against the statement by Senior Minister (Security) Ismail Sabri Yaakob who said the management of residential areas and condominiums were allowed to make Covid-19 tests compulsory for tenants, especially foreigners, before they enter the premises.

"The statement singling out foreigners is unwise, particularly coming from a minister, as it may trigger xenophobic aggression against foreign workers who have made a substantial contribution to our economic growth," said CAP president Mohideen Abdul Kader in a statement today...