Malay folk stand behind Muhyiddin

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 10 Mar 2023 4:00PM · 7 Comments

MALAYSIANS are in a difficult position because the current political climate is rife with accusations and allegations. Recent events involving Muhyiddin Yassin and Perikatan Nasional have enraged the Malays.

Muhyiddin was summoned to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters in Putrajaya yesterday to give his statement as part of the final investigation into Jana Wibawa project-related issues. After that the attorney-general authorised the MACC to charge the Bersatu president on in the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today.

Many are frustrated and outraged by this development, believing it is targeted prosecution of the opposition. Many people feel Muhyiddin has made significant sacrifices for the country and should not be treated this way because he has served the country for a long time. His contributions are not to be overlooked.

Despite winning the general election, the ruling government, consisting of Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN), seems to be going after the opposition instead of focusing on addressing the issues the people face.

Furthermore, recent remarks by a PH minister who said youth who voted for PN in the general election lacked higher education and a steady income agitated the Malay folk.

This statement, along with the news of Muhyiddin’s prosecution, has led many Malays to believe that the PH-BN government will be punished in the upcoming elections to be held in six states. It has only fuelled the fire, as they see it as an insult to their community and a manifestation of the government’s disregard of their opinions.

The country is in disarray, with people expressing outrage and frustration over the government’s actions on social media. People are suffering, and the government’s focus on political manoeuvring and personal gain only worsens matters. The PH-BN coalition’s election victory was seen as a ray of hope for the people, but that hope appeared to be misplaced.

According to a recent Merdeka Center poll, Malay support for PN is at 20%, with support for BN showing a decline. This indicates a promising trend for PN and a shift in Malay preference towards the coalition. 

The survey also revealed that 29% of Malays were unsure or had no preference, suggesting there is still room for PN to gain more support. Furthermore, 72% of voters believe the country was heading in the wrong direction, which could benefit PN as it positions itself as a solution to its current problems. 

According to an election result analysis, Anwar Ibrahim did not receive widespread support from the Malay community – only 11% of their votes went to the PH coalition. This represents a rejection by most Malays and a sacrifice by 62% of all voters. This trend reflects the country’s deep racial and religious divide, as well as the PH coalition’s failure to capture the Malay vote.

Now, the nation is rising against a brutal government, and the people are determined to make their voices heard. The PH-BN government should remember that it will not be in power forever, and its actions now will have long-term consequences. The Malays are a proud and dignified community, and their rage should not be taken lightly.

The government must pay attention to the people’s concerns and needs. The country requires unity and stability, which the government must provide. – March 10, 2023.

* Mahathir Mohd Rais is Federal Territories Perikatan Nasional information chief.

* This is the opinion of the writer or publication and does not necessarily represent the views of The Malaysian Insight. Article may be edited for brevity and clarity.

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Comments

  • LOL ........ That was the past.

    Ask those Malays that voted PN because they thought BN is corrupted whether they changed their perception?

    Posted 1 year ago by Malaysian First · Reply

  • It's a free country and anyone can stay behind anyone but look at the truth and then decide who's side one should take. Don't follow the flow but use your brains....for once, after all these 60+ years.

    Posted 1 year ago by Crishan Veera · Reply

  • BERSATU President must proof his innocence in the law of court . Trust our judiciary. Continue saying political persecution is rubbish.

    Posted 1 year ago by Tam Yan Cheng · Reply

  • The writer is a PN leader! Thats why-lah! Why do PN leaders keep insisting that the federal government is behind all the prosecutions? Rather telling! It just means that during the 33 months of backdoor government, PN has been interfering in the judiciary!

    Posted 1 year ago by Jing Ling Tan · Reply

  • Are you saying if a past leader contributed to country, he is allowed to be corrupted and money laundering?You are a disgraced PN politician to Malaysian

    Posted 1 year ago by Andrew yong · Reply

  • I really pity my Malay race and fellow Muslims. Can't they ever think for a second or a minute and reflect how on earth do these Malay politicians became so rich when all of them are wage earners just like many Malay wage earners? As wage earners surely these Malay politicians can't possibly accumulate so much wealth, can they?

    Posted 1 year ago by Syed Mokhsen Syed Hassan · Reply