#malay

Malay agenda and political Islam - Harapan beyond a single term in power

Malay agenda and political Islam - Harapan beyond a single term in power

A wholesale political reform agenda is challenging after a momentous regime change, but modest changes are achievable, says James Chin.

Mahathir rues changed Umno, says party ‘has become PAS’

Mahathir rues changed Umno, says party ‘has become PAS’

'It is not the Umno that I knew. It is not the Umno that was founded in 1946.'

Minorities and Malays: Life's lessons about change

Minorities and Malays: Life's lessons about change

COMMENT | Some people say it is hard to change the lives of other people. I disagree.

The real issue of the Umno-PAS union

The real issue of the Umno-PAS union

COMMENT | What it really demonstrates is that Malay power structures cannot do it on their own anymore.
How 'soft' does Rais Yatim want DAP to be?

How 'soft' does Rais Yatim want DAP to be?

COMMENT | Harapan has been scrambling to pin the blame on someone for the recent defeat in Semenyih.

The Semenyih rebuke

The Semenyih rebuke

COMMENT | Harapan has been so focused on politicking that it lost track of the reasons it was put into office.

For Malays to focus on 'corrupt' Najib, DAP's image must be softened: Rais

For Malays to focus on 'corrupt' Najib, DAP's image must be softened: Rais

Strong anti-DAP sentiments is drawing Malays' focus away from Najib's corruption cases.

The race to racism post-Semenyih

The race to racism post-Semenyih

COMMENT | Short-sighted, rattled politicians are seeing everything through racial lens.  

Challenge for Harapan in Rantau is to regain Malay votes it lost - Mujahid

Challenge for Harapan in Rantau is to regain Malay votes it lost - Mujahid

He notes that in Semenyih BN had belittled Harapan's performance without having to provide solutions.

'Non-Malay should not be AG' remark reflects Malay sentiment - Nazri

'Non-Malay should not be AG' remark reflects Malay sentiment - Nazri

BN sec-gen says if the AG is not a bumi or Malay, then probably there is a fear of bias.
Winning the Malay and bumiputera votes, one step at a time…

Winning the Malay and bumiputera votes, one step at a time…

MP SPEAKS | Harapan must move to ensure the pro-rakyat policies it has pledged will reach the ground before GE15.
Icerd: Taking a stand against racism but supporting affirmative action

Icerd: Taking a stand against racism but supporting affirmative action

COMMENT | Under Icerd, social inclusion is a valid justification for the continuation of special measures.

Hadi terms Icerd as 'Freemason' agenda

Hadi terms Icerd as 'Freemason' agenda

It's an agenda intended to destroy the religion, race and country, adds PAS president.

Thomas speaks Malay, video evidence captures attention

Thomas speaks Malay, video evidence captures attention

The AG has faced a barrage of criticism over his alleged lack of fluency in speaking Malay.

What Umno and all need to know about the Malays

What Umno and all need to know about the Malays

COMMENT | A laughing stock – the Malays are made to become.

The only Malay opposition

The only Malay opposition

COMMENT | Harapan should beware Umno seizing control of the narrative again when it gets its act together.

Wake up as rakyat rejects racial politics, PAS leaders told

Wake up as rakyat rejects racial politics, PAS leaders told

Even so, Pahang Harapan info chief says new gov't is committed to ensuring position of Malays and Islam.

Hours after apology, Dr M says it's only 'customary'

Hours after apology, Dr M says it's only 'customary'

Customary for Malays to say sorry in case people think they made a mistake, Mahathir says when asked why he decided to apologise.

Zahid’s religion stance worse than attack on Mahathir

Zahid’s religion stance worse than attack on Mahathir

QUESTION TIME | One wonders if he will make a better PM, or if he will take us to a new low.

Are we talking about Malay 'traits'?

Are we talking about Malay 'traits'?

COMMENT | The idea of demonstrating ‘Malay-ness’ has become a political battleground.

Singapore reserves next presidential contest for Malays

Singapore reserves next presidential contest for Malays

'If a qualified Malay candidate steps up to run, Singapore will have a Malay president again.'

Malay PM a priority? Less than half Malays polled agree

Malay PM a priority? Less than half Malays polled agree

This is based on a survey conducted in Perak and Selangor by the NGO Kuasa.