The Malaysian Insight

SOCIAL media users were outraged by incoming PKR president Anwar Ibrahim’s request for Putrajaya to pay more attention to Malay rights.

“This is not Malaysia Baru, this is not even Malaysia Lama 1.0, this is racial and feudal Malay minus 3.0! (From the Dark Age)!” said Man Lee on Facebook.

“Yeah, even after declarations that all will be treated equally, now still harping on the welfare and rights of Malays. Shame,” said another Facebook user Pauline Ng.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Anwar conveyed his concerns to him during a meeting yesterday.

“He feels we are not paying attention to the welfare of the Malays,” Dr Mahathir had said.

Cecilia Arul remarked that other races have voted for PKR too.

“Is PKR a Malay party or multiracial party,” said another Facebook user James Alfred.

PKR has branded itself as a multi-ethnic party since it was set up in 1999.

Paul Lee said now he wonders whether Anwar is the right candidate for the next prime minister as he is likely to sing a different tune when speaking to a Chinese crowd.

Anwar is expected to succeed Dr Mahathir as the prime minister in two years’ time.

“If Malays are your only concern, not poor Malaysians, then Malaysia would be facing grave losses such as brain drain etc,” said Ranjini Shanmugan, who slammed racist politicians for dragging down the country.

“Move on… show that you can govern Malaysia better than BN. Stop making u-turn. Stop blaming the past government,” said another Facebook user Zuraida Zue.

Vijay Vasudevan said the new Pakatan Harapan government should remain focussed on eradicating corruption and implementing the institutional reforms promised to the people. – August 30, 2018.