The Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) has expressed regret over a property agent’s racist remark to a potential client and turning away the said customer due to her race.

MIEA president Tan Kian Aun told Malaysiakini that the association was disappointed in the agent - whom property firm Juwai IQI has since sacked - and said the latter should not profile the potential tenant based on her race.

Tan said the agent...