CONTROVERSIAL blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin (RPK) left a powerful message before his death, urging Malays not to blame other races for their failures.

A member of the Selangor royal household, RPK was known for his provocative tales of political intrigue, especially during the height of the “Reformasi” movement in the early 2000s. His audience was polarised; some despised him while others were captivated by his stories.

His blog, malaysiatoday.com, amassed a significant following, although critics said his posts contained half-truths and inaccuracies.

In a video believed to be one of his final uploads before his death earlier this week, RPK shared his views on race relations in Malaysia, challenging his audience to face the truth.

He offered a stark assessment of the nation he had written so much about. He said that if a survey were conducted among the Chinese community about their top three priorities, the likely responses would be, in the following order: education; culture; and freedom to conduct business.

RPK said a survey among Malays would yield different answers of religion, race, and politics.

He said the three priorities were the “DNA of the Malays”.

RPK said the focus on politics had led Malays to blame the Chinese for their own weaknesses.

“They accuse and blame others for their own follies,” he stated.

RPK urged Malays to acknowledge their failures and to stop blaming others, including the Chinese, for them. – September 15, 2024.