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Focus Malaysia
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
When Hadi Awang's son-in-law has a crystal ball foretelling first Chinese PM emerging in 2058
AS twice former primer Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad dropped by the National Health Institute (IJN) yesterday (June 25) to visit his foe-turned-friend Tan Sri Hadi Awang, one would have expected the latter to comment on the alleged racial incitement unleased by his son-in-law Zaharuddin Muhammad. Riding on the recent appointment of Datuk Johnny Lim Engh Seng as the first Chinese military officer to climb to the rank of Lieutenant-General in the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), the Singai Buloh PAS chief has made headlines with his prophecy that Malaysia can now expect 'its first Chinese Prime Minister – the 50th – by 2058'! In all frankness Zaharuddin would probably not have earned the wrath of DAP national adviser Lim Guan Eng had he not attached on his Facebook post image of the Melaka-born officer who was recently conferred the prestigious three-star rank in the country's military. At best, the retaliation could be milder if he were to stick to his insinuation that 'both parents of the (imaginary) Kg Sungai Baru-born PM were granted Malaysian citizenship via the Malaysia My Second Home scheme 23 years earlier'. Interestingly, Zaharuddin has uploaded back his controversial post which he had deleted earlier by justifying that his action was not one of cowardice but because 'it was swamped by cybertroopers whose only intention is to destroy truth'. Sadly, no PAS backing He further defended his action that while he had 'no explicit or implicit' intention to belittle Johnny Lim's military promotion, this should not be made a precursor to the appointment of a non-Muslim/non-Bumiputera PM appointment in the future. On this note, Zaharuddin has contemplated taking legal action against DAP's deputy secretary-general Steven Sim Chee Keong on grounds of prejudice by having accused him of criticising Johnny Lim's appointment by virtue of him (Johnny Lim) being a Chinese. Also under his legal radar is social news site World of Buzz which Zaharuddin claimed had spined his original post with the headline 'PAS Politician Warns that Firat Malaysian Chinese Lientenant-General Will Lead to Non-Malay PM in the Future'. Whatever said and done, the joke is that PAS is seemingly distancing itself from defending the son-on-law of the Islamist party's supreme leader but instead chooses 'to celebrate diversity'. 'The appointment of Datuk Johnny Lim as ATM's Lieutenant-General is a historic event that should be celebrated by all citizens, not questioned, let alone belittled simply because of his racial background,' justified party secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. 'The ability, achievement, progress and success of any Malaysian in any field is good news for all, not the other way around. Congratulation from PAS to Lieutenant-General Datuk Johnny Lim.' With such tone, one wonders if Zaharuddin would be dealt a similar blow that befell Perak state assembly opposition leader and former Perak commissioner Razman Zakaria who did not receive any party backing following a slew of slanders on political opponents. – June 26, 2025
Malaysiakini
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
PAS leaders must stop racist fear-mongering
YOURSAY | 'They cry about Malay rights but sabotage national pride when non-Malays succeed.' Hadi's son-in-law paints racist dystopia on news of first Chinese lieutenant general P Dev Anand Pillai: Well, Sungai Buloh PAS division chief Zaharuddin Muhammad is speaking his mind. It is a matter for the Malays in power to deal with. The liberal and progressive groups, the conservative and religiously inclined group and the radical ultra-Malays; they would have to deal with probabilities like this. The Malays of yesteryears had no issues with non-Malays being promoted to certain designations in the civil services and the armed forces. If we take a stroll down memory lane and visit our nation's archives, we can see who was the first rear admiral of the navy when it was formed after the British military administration left the country in 1957. It was none other than K Thanabalasingam. Before Sulaiman Sujak, an air vice chief marshal, took over the Royal Malaysian Air Force in 1968, it was Alexander Johnstone who was in charge as air commodore. Therefore, our history shows what kind of people we were when the country was first formed and to what kind of people we have become after 68 years of independence. The non-Malays have no issues as to who is in charge of the nation's armed forces. We know we don't have much of a say any more because of the lack of participation. But as long as there is still an opportunity and room for a reset, perhaps we may consider it as service to the nation, but for that to happen, it will take some serious mindset changes, which one believes we are not in a state to do so today. But one always believes in hope. JWKK: I greatly appreciate DAP lawmaker Syahredzan Johan slamming Zaharuddin for not knowing the history and diversity that is Malaysia. I sensed, however, that Syahredzan was pulling his punches. Certainly, there must be room for diplomacy in a democracy, something Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh, shamelessly, knows nothing about. However, sometimes the diplomatic approach sorely misses the point. Is it not true that Zaharuddin used his know-nothing-about-Malaysia nonsense for only one reason: his bigotry? He is no different from his father-in-law, PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang. Since we are supposed to be living in this age of no incendiary 3R (race, religion and royalty) remarks, does Zaharuddin's racist views not violate that rule? Shouldn't the police arrest Zaharuddin? On the other hand, they had no reason and still went ahead and arrested Sabah protesters for sedition, even though they had been shamed into releasing them immediately. Zaharuddin's racist rant is seditious. The police should do their job as professionals sworn to protect and serve the country, which, in case they forget, is made up of a diverse population that is Malaysia. Kingsman: PAS leaders like Zaharuddin should stop spreading racist fear-mongering instead of celebrating national unity. Malaysia deserves leaders who uplift, not divide. Lim's promotion is a proud milestone - PAS turning it into a racial issue shows their toxic, backwards politics. If PAS spent less time inventing dystopian fantasies and more on real issues, maybe Malaysia would progress faster. Their hypocrisy is clear. They cry about "Malay rights" but sabotage national pride when a non-Malay succeeds. Pathetic. Grow up lah: Congratulations, Johnny Lim for becoming lieutenant general. Your hard work and dedication are recognised and appreciated. You are one of the very few non-Malays to be promoted in our institutionalised racist country. It is not about race or religion, but defending our nation's sovereignty in times of need. I hope our armed forces will continue to spearhead colour-blind promotions and opportunities for more non-Malays. Just a Malaysian: Thank you, Zaharudin. You open our eyes and remind us, non-Malays, what PAS is made of. It reminded us that no matter how weak we think Pakatan Harapan is, it is still way better than what a PAS-dominated Perikatan Nasional will do to the non-Malays. Support Harapan, but pressure them to do better. Frankly speaking: All the generals loyal to the king and country are the ones who dedicate their lives to protecting the country. Stop the polemics, PAS. It is also an insult to all the uniformed personnel of this country! The above is a selection of comments posted by Malaysiakini subscribers. Only paying subscribers can post comments. In the past year, Malaysiakinians have posted over 100,000 comments. Join the Malaysiakini community and help set the news agenda. Subscribe now. These comments are compiled to reflect the views of Malaysiakini subscribers on matters of public interest. Malaysiakini does not intend to represent these views as fact.
Rakyat Post
a day ago
- Politics
- Rakyat Post
PAS Leader Uses Malaysian Chinese General's Promotion To Predict Future Malaysian Chinese Prime Minister
Subscribe to our FREE A senior PAS leader has sparked controversy after posting what critics describe as racially divisive content following the historic promotion of Malaysia's first Chinese lieutenant general. In his post, Zaharuddin created a fictional news report set in 2058, depicting a Chinese individual from The fabricated scenario also suggested that the imaginary individual's parents had obtained Malaysian citizenship through the 'It's not impossible that news like this will emerge and be considered neutral in 30 to 40 years from now,' Zaharuddin wrote. The post included a screenshot of actual news coverage about Datuk Johnny Lim Eng Seng's promotion from major general to lieutenant general in the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) – a historic milestone as he becomes the country's first Chinese officer to reach this rank. The post was no longer publicly available at the time of writing. Pas mmg xde ke think tank yg boleh guide dieorg bawak isu2 negara ker??dari atas smpai bawah men isu 3R pas kalah jer mst isu 3R akan dasar2/polisi kerajaan biar kerajaan terus dijalan yg kt raykat gk. Lps tue join la kerajaan.😅😅 — Zul (@Zul4380) DAP MP Condemns 'Divisive' Rhetoric When questioned about the connection, Zaharuddin insisted the news screenshot was 'merely decorative' and bore 'no connection with the news above.' The Melaka-born Lim's promotion has been viewed by many as a significant step forward for diversity in Malaysia's military leadership. DAP's Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan strongly criticised the post, describing it as an attempt to sow racial discord. 'What is wrong with a Chinese Malaysian being promoted to lieutenant general in the armed forces? Isn't he also a child of Malaysia?' Syahredzan said in his Facebook response. The MP argued that Lim's achievement should be celebrated as a source of national pride, demonstrating the value of Malaysia's diversity. Unfortunately, it has been transformed into a divisive talking point that will only further fragment our society. This kind of politics and rhetoric must have no place in the Malaysia we cherish. READ MORE : READ MORE : READ MORE : READ MORE : Parts of this story have been sourced from Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
