Discuss racial issues responsibly, says Wan Saiful 

Ragananthini Vethasalam Ragananthini Vethasalam Updated 6 years ago · Published on 29 Aug 2019 4:30PM · 4 Comments

Wan Saiful Wan Jan says some politicians have no qualms about dividing the nation by politicising matters to retain power. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, August 29, 2019.

POLITICIANS should discuss racial issues responsibly, said Bersatu supreme council member Wan Saiful Wan Jan. 

Speaking at a forum today, Wan Saiful said ethnic relations have become an area of concern as racial issues have been politicised. 

“There is one area that I am really concerned about, which is ethnic relations.” 

Wan Saiful said ethnic issues are not being discussed in a calm, rational and measured manner. 

“This is an area where many people are talking about, but not many are discussing it in a calm, rationae and measured way,” he added. 

He said there are politicians out there who have no qualms about dividing the nation by politicising matters to retain power. 

“If I can make a call to my colleagues, (then) let’s discuss it in a rational way. 

“There are things politicians say that can unite or divide the country,” said Wan Saiful, who is also the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) chairman. 

He said there was a need for responsible politics, and that Pakatan Harapan fought under the banner of unity. 

MCA Youth chairman Nicole Wong, who shared the stage with Wan Saiful, said racial politics are outdated. 

She hopes that with the voting age being lowered to 18, discussions among youth on policy matters will take place without involving race and religion. – August 29, 2019. 

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  • Yes, first please teach your Bersatu Ministers Redzuan and Maszlee a thing or two..

    Posted 6 years ago by Elyse Gim · Reply

  • Obviously, when someone says he will unite a certain race, he is definitely dividing the country. This is very very obvious in the behaviour of UMNO-PAS.

    ...and Bersatu.

    Posted 6 years ago by Tanahair Ku · Reply

  • Race n Religion is very PERSONAL no one goin to die with the other. All human are answerable for their ACTIONS One to One With GOD. MUSLIMS SHLD SEPARATE RELIGION FROM POLITICS.

    Posted 6 years ago by Mindy Singh · Reply

  • Racial Issues can be described fromthe Way One Practice Its RELIGION.

    Posted 6 years ago by Mindy Singh · Reply