#malay dignity congress

UPDATE 6.20PM | Darell Leiking says 'social contract' changed after Malaysia was formed in 1963.

Academics and politicians presented resolutions on five areas in culture, economy, education, religion and politics.

UPDATED 3.40PM | Congress is not racist as it’s not an attack on other races, insists PM.

Updated 3.20PM | 'Allowing the community to be split means it has to take into consideration of minority views.'

The academic speaks about Malays' special position, warns against attempts to challenge social contract.

ADUN SPEAKS | It is meant to shore up political support for Dr M to continue as PM and not to give up power to Anwar.

MP SPEAKS | I'm not, if it paves the way for a Malaysian golden age. Can the Malay Dignity Congress do this?

UPDATED 2.49PM | ‘As the prime minister-in-waiting, he should know clearly the concerns and issues of the Malays.’

'There can only be dignity for Malaysia if every ethnic and religious group enjoys dignity.'

The PKR president, however, cautions against using this event as a platform to stoke racial tension.

Meanwhile, PAS' Tuan Ibrahim says stakeholders discussing the fate of their race is not racism.

PAS has already announced that it will be attending the event.

The distinction between Malay leader and prime minister is pathetic, says ex-minister.

Event secretariat chief executive Zainal Kling, however, is not sure if the party's top leaders will be present.

The Islamic party's central leadership gives its president the green light to attend this Saturday's congress.

UPDATED 5.35PM | 'The congress will address issues affecting Malays, Islam and their culture intellectually and not emotionally.'

The Umno vice-president claims public universities are being used as a tool by Bersatu politicians.

Bersatu leader Muhammad Faiz says bloodshed could happen due to the spread of slander and incitement on social media. 

Organisers say he will be present not in his capacity as premier but as a Malay leader.