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COMMENT | Malay unity: Fact or fantasy?

Mariam Mokhtar

Published
Modified 9 Apr 2021, 2:22 am

COMMENT | For months, 'they' acted like hyenas cautiously circling one another for the kill, fangs bared and saliva dripping from their mouths. This was not a National Geographic clip of hyenas attacking their prey. This was a shameful display of 'Malay unity', with politicians from Bersatu, Umno-Baru and PAS vying to be top-dog.

For decades, Malays have been brainwashed into believing that only Umno-Baru, PAS and a mutation of Umno-Baru could ensure Malay unity and defend Islam.

In the end, the bitter feuds were just about who can drive the gravy train and control the government purse strings. There is no Malay unity.

Propped-up by non-Malay political frogs, the majority Malay PN administration is only a show of avarice, for material wealth and power. Ordinary Malays do not benefit, whilst non-Malays stand to lose more of their rights.

Trouble had been brewing for months, ever since PAS sucked up to Bersatu/PN and kicked Umno-Baru out of the marital bed. Hopefully, Umno-Baru realises how it feels to be the first wife who has been relegated to the last place in PN's affections, by the new mistress, PAS.

Malay disunity proved that Malays are not fit to rule Malaysia. Only the well connected are treated with reverence, for instance, the difference in quarantine and punishment between the political elite and the ordinary rakyat.

For decades, the 'defend the Malay and protect Islam' call was always accompanied by the warning that 'non-Malays and DAP are the enemies'...

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