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Malaysiakini
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Malays need larger table, not big umbrella
COMMENT | Former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad, you've once again reminded us that Malays must unite under a 'big umbrella.' That they are weak, their future hangs on the hinges of political protection and communal shelter. It's a familiar script, one you've authored for decades. But Mahathir, respectfully, times have changed and so have the people. Let me tell you a different story. A real one. It didn't happen in a marble-floored ministry office or at a political rally. It took place in a regular schoolyard during recess. Two girls - one Malay-Muslim, another Tamil-Hindu - sat side by side. One packet of nasi lemak between them, unwrapped and shared. They ate with their fingers, through mouthfuls of rice and sambal. There were no speeches, no policies, no slogans. Just...
Malaysiakini
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Malays need larger table, not big umbrella
COMMENT | Former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad, you've once again reminded us that Malays must unite under a 'big umbrella.' That they are weak, their future hangs on the hinges of political protection and communal shelter. It's a familiar script, one you've authored for decades. But Mahathir, respectfully, times have changed and so have the people. Let me tell you a different story. A real one. It didn't happen in a marble-floored ministry office or at a political rally. It took place in a regular schoolyard during recess. Two girls - one Malay-Muslim, another Tamil-Hindu - sat side by side. One packet of nasi lemak between them, unwrapped and shared. They ate with their fingers, through mouthfuls of rice and sambal. There were no speeches, no policies, no slogans. Just...
Malaysiakini
3 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
PAS targets non-Malays amid criticism of Harapan on social media
Malay-Muslim based parties, including PAS, continue to face challenges in gaining the trust of non-Malay voters. However, PAS vice-president Amar Abdullah said there is now a new opportunity, as this group has become increasingly vocal in criticising the Pakatan Harapan government. 'We are focusing on...
Malaysiakini
3 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
PAS targets non-Malays amid criticism of Harapan on social media
Malay-Muslim based parties, including PAS, continue to face challenges in gaining the trust of non-Malay voters. However, PAS vice-president Amar Abdullah said there is now a new opportunity, as this group has become increasingly vocal in criticising the Pakatan Harapan government. 'We are focusing on...
Malaysiakini
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Royal deals to reforms: Zaid on preventing 'embarrassing' Malay-Muslim rally
Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim has called for a clear agenda for the upcoming Malay-Muslim rally to prevent it from turning into an embarrassing display of whining and complaining about alleged threats to race and religion. 'Instead, it must be a forceful message of change, to realise the full potential of the country; a country free of Mafia operators and where law and order rule
