He rightly identified how these tactics are used to sabotage the government’s efforts to improve public welfare. Yet, for many Malaysians, such words ring hollow - a familiar refrain from a broken record, the needle stuck in a groove of empty promises.
The problem extends far beyond mere racial undertones. It has evolved into a brazen (mis)use of religion, where self-appointed zealots vilify non-believers with impunity, actively eroding the constitutional guarantee of religious freedom.
This is not a new phenomenon. For years, politicians and public figures have stoked division by playing the race-religion card, launching inflammatory diatribes against minority communities.
While Anwar’s remarks are welcome, they...