In pursuit of Malay dignity


Mustafa K. Anuar

People protest the planned introduction of ICERD, which received criticism for being hijacked by politicians for their personal objectives. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, October 4, 2019.

THIS Sunday, Malays of various political stripes will converge in a Shah Alam stadium, in what promises to be a huge gathering to address issues that purportedly confront the community or, as some would bill it, the Ummah.

To date, it has attracted the interest of, among others, leaders of opposition PAS and Umno, as well as Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who will attend as a “Malay leader” and not prime minister of all Malaysians.


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  • Nice read. Excellent analysis!

    Posted 4 years ago by Tanahair Ku

    • All attendees should read this to fully understand what dignity means before going to join the crowd for a meaningless cry.

      Posted 4 years ago by Tanahair Ku

  • What a joke. Mana ada dignity when Malays are still walking around with tongkats.

    Posted 4 years ago by Rupert Lum

  • The moment they discard the economic clutches, quota system, practice meritocracy and walk on own feets proudly, the 'dugnity' will automatically restores.

    Posted 4 years ago by Chee yee ng