Urimai leader rejects Chegubard's claim linking DAP's ‘Malaysian Malaysia' agenda
David stressed that the Federal Court appointment was based solely on merit, professionalism, and competence, not race, religion, or political influence.
'It is impossible for the Kerajaan Madani to accept the 'Malaysian Malaysia' concept through this appointment, as DAP itself has long abandoned it,' he said in a statement.
He pointed out that DAP had shifted from 'Malaysian Malaysia' to 'Middle Malaysia' and later to 'Malaysia Baharu', arguing these slogans were merely political tools for the party to remain in power and avoid addressing injustice.
David urged Chegubard to retract what he described as a false and misleading statement, stressing that DAP does not fight for senior federal positions to serve the Indian or Chinese communities.
Instead, he accused the party of siding with Malay leaders in UMNO to secure political survival.
He also underlined that Malaysia's Indian and Chinese communities continue to respect the Federal Constitution, uphold the spirit of Malaysia, and remain committed to national service.
'It is wrong to depict Indians and Chinese as stateless or unpatriotic,' he said, adding that DAP no longer represents these communities but focuses solely on clinging to power.
Chegubard has 'congratulated' Kumar on his appointment as the new director of the CID – a post he described as one of the most powerful after the inspector-general of police.
But his so-called praise was laced with heavy sarcasm, aimed squarely at UMNO and the Anwar-led government.
In a Facebook post, he claimed the appointment — 'supposedly made on merit, without racial considerations' — proved that Malaysia was now openly embracing the DAP's long-controversial 'Malaysian Malaysia' concept, where Malays and non-Malays are deemed equal for any position.
Invoking the 1967 Setapak Declaration, Chegubard sneered that what UMNO once demonised, it now silently accepts.
He pointed to past appointments, like the first non-bumiputra lieutenant general, and mocked the current regime for 'successfully' moving the nation from 'race-based' to 'need-based' policies.
Turning the knife further, he quipped that this trend would soon clear the path for non-Malays to become chief justice, armed forces chief, inspector-general of police, and even prime minister.
'Congratulations,' he added sarcastically, 'to those building today's regime, because thanks to your power, Malaysia's future is being rewritten.' — Aug 16, 2025
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