Pahang MB slams 'dangerous' racial narrative
He said such actions not only eroded public trust but also bred disunity, fostered hostility, and threatened the stability of both the state and the nation.
"For example, a recent perception game suggested that Pahang's administration should be returned to the Malays and Muslims. I would like to ask, is the current administration led by someone who is not Malay and not Muslim? Am I not a Malay and not a Muslim?
"Is the Pahang State Secretary (Datuk Nazri Abu Bakar), not a Malay and not a Muslim? Is Pahang a secular state that rejects Islam? This kind of narrative is extremely dangerous, as it not only undermines trust in the government but also inflames religious and racial sentiments, which will inevitably lead to division," he said in his winding-up speech at the state assembly in Wisma Sri Pahang today.
Wan Rosdy also addressed the perception that the state government was not focused on administering Pahang.
"Never mind… this is just the opinion of those who wish to see us operate like the governments of Kelantan and Terengganu.
"But let me say this. Despite such allegations, we have collected more than RM1 billion in revenue for three consecutive years. Even while being accused of losing focus, we have successfully attracted realised investments worth RM4 billion in just the first six months of this year, the highest in the east coast region," he said.
In conjunction with National Day this month, Wan Rosdy called on all assembly members and the people of Pahang to free themselves not only from physical colonisation but also from the shackles of hatred, suspicion, and division.
"Let us fill this Independence Day with the spirit of tolerance, mutual understanding, and the will to build a brighter, shared future. Our nationalism must drive us to protect the racial harmony we have built over the years.
"The close ties between people of various races and religions are an invaluable asset. They are not merely a symbol of independence but also a testament to the country's peace and prosperity," he said.
Wan Rosdy reminded Malaysians to avoid divisions that could harm society and to ensure that differences of opinion do not break bonds of friendship or fuel hostility.
Although he did not name anyone, his remarks appeared to be aimed at Pahang Pas deputy commissioner Datuk Andansura Rabu, who, in a ceramah last month, said that political power in Pahang should be returned to Malay Muslims.
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