opinion For some time, I was wondering why the intensity of the outbursts of the Umno ultras led by Penang-based Ahmad Ismail and why were they so indignant on the ‘penumpang’ non-Malays in the country.

From their persistent refusal to apologise; there must be some valid reasons for such strong sentiments. When I reviewed again the political landscape of the country over the weekend, I found the answers.