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Learn from Trump’s triumph or UG will also fall like the Democrats in the US in GE16
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9, 2024: Mr Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution, please just talk, take appropriate action against those who ignore the 3R (Race Religion Royalty) before it is too late.
Malaysia Now has an article titled Trump's comeback and lessons for Malaysia's divisive politics is an accurate eyeopener.
Stop the rise of Trumps in Malaysia - spreading lies to sow social discord and suspicions for political mileage.
Lies, when allowed to be repeated over and over again becomes truths to the many morons ion Malaysia.
Look at how Donald Trump has been doing it and today, he is even reelected president and is saying the Jan 6 resurrection participants are brave heroes who protested peacefully! Never mind the destruction of government properties and deaths!
And, in Malaysia there are many such evil Trumps, especially in PAS, Bersatu and Umno.
If left unchecked, the UG may face the same fate as the Democrats in the US in the next general election (GE16).
The high profile racial and religious bigots that immediately come to Malaysians’ minds are the racist Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh (the Merlimau assemblyman and a Malacca state executive councillor) and PAS’ Kepala Batas (Penang) MP Dr Siti Mastura Muhammad.
If Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s so-called Madani Unity Government (UG) continues to pander to racial and religious bigoted politicians, the UG is set to collapse, just like the Democrats in the US for failing to act against Trump for all his lies and criminal wrong doings, like asking for 11,000+ votes to undermine the will of the people (rakyat) to win the election in 2020.
Read the following comments found on Facebook:
> SITI MASTERBATE is up to her tricks again. NO, she will never learn just like the last time she said Lim Kit SIANG and Chin Peng are SE-PUPU! Those PASTARDS have to lie to attract their stupid followers to hate the Chinese;
> SITI MASTERBATE has to conjure lame LIES to attract her stupid followers to HATE the Chinese;
> PASTARD used HATE SPEECHES to great success in the last election using the Chinese as bogeyman in the most despicable manner to seal a large number of votes of stupid MELAYURS with the Kampong mentality to PN. They would have it that easy this time but that won't stop the PASTARDS and BERSHITU from using outright LIES again to fish for votes, otherwise there are no other choices;
> SITI MASTERBATE and her cliques will never change, for when they do change, PASTARD and BERSHITU will be about to become history; and
> Must really teach this onde onde a good lesson for making fake stories!
This is really unhealthy and bad for multiracial multi-religious Malaysia and national unity.
And Perak's Sultan Nazrin Shah warned that the continued use of religious and racial issues as political tools posed significant threats to national unity and must be curbed immediately.
So, what are the police and UG waiting for to act and uphold the 3R?
No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report on the issue of divisive politics, Sultan Nazrin's warning on racial and religious bigotry and cops probing preacher who spoke on citizenship to Chinese in mosque:
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Trump's comeback and lessons for Malaysia's divisive politics
In politics, loud urban narratives have proven to be urban myths when it comes to the ballot box.
November 7, 2024 3:41 PM
An anti-government protest in Kuala Lumpur, mainly organised by Malay leaders who are portrayed as 'right-wing" by some media.
Donald Trump's historic comeback to the White House offers lessons for political blocs in Malaysia, where a similar demarcation of "liberals" and "conservatives" has characterised the narrative over the past decade, not unlike the divisions that emerged during the recent US presidential campaign.
Trump, who is often labelled a right-wing extremist and even a white supremacist, won a second term after defeating Kamala Harris, becoming the only US president to serve two non-consecutive terms - the other being Grover Cleveland, who was president for the terms 1885-1889 and 1893-1897.
His re-election came amid a raucous campaign based on identity politics, with both Democrats and Republicans championing divisive issues such as abortion and immigration.
While Trump has traditionally received support from the so-called "Bible Belt" states, Harris' campaign was backed by influential figures and Hollywood stars who warned Americans that they would lose their individual and democratic freedoms if the billionaire former president were to set foot again in the White House.
A similar narrative has characterised the Malaysian political landscape, where some media outlets owned by individuals representing a certain demagoguery have portrayed the predominantly Malay bloc Perikatan Nasional (PN) as a conservative "right-wing" coalition.
On the other hand, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan Harapan has benefited from being portrayed as multiracial, progressive and inclusive.
But will this portrayal prove outdated in the next general election?
One analyst warns those in the "progressive" camp not to take their support for granted.
"Trump won because there are just too many changes and uncertainties in the world, while he conveys a sense of continuity with tradition," said Syaza Shukri, an associate professor of political science at the International Islamic University.
"The lesson is that liberals need to understand that their supporters are loud because they are usually educated.
"But the silent majority, who may not want to participate in political discourse, prefer things to be familiar, which means conservative values in terms of family, security and a strong economy," she told MalaysiaNow.
Syaza said the just-concluded US presidential election was a lesson for both PH and PN.
PH, she said, must not overreach with talks of reforms and changes, while PN must convince its supporters to be more committed, especially when it comes to converting their support into votes.
"Their supporters are there, it’s just a matter of making them feel it is worth it and (to convince them) that PN will provide stability to Malaysia," she added.
Like the US, Malaysia too has an urban-rural divide in voting pattern.
While Republicans are favoured by conservative Americans in rural areas including the "Bible Belt", Democrats are strong in more than a dozen states.
In Malaysia, PN dominates in the Malay heartlands in the north and east coast, while PH's vote bank comes from the urban areas of the west coast states.
James Chin believes that the situation in the US has already been replicated in Malaysia as the majority of young Malay voters were firmly behind PN in the last general election as well as during the six-state elections last year.
"The Malaysian ground has actually moved to the right. Anwar is also moving to the right because he wants to capture some of the Malay ground," said Chin of University of Tasmania.
He said Trump's victory showed the power of social media in terms of appealing to voters, not to mention the influence of billionaire Elon Musk and right-wing spokesmen like Joe Reagan and Tucker Carlson, who are moving the needle to the right.
"Traditional media is dead when it comes to helping political parties win," he said, adding that Trump's voters did not want to reveal their choices to other people or pollsters.
"In Malaysia, the same thing happened. Most people who voted for PN, especially in the urban area, did not come out openly. They just did it quietly in the ballot box," he said, adding that nothing could stop the worldwide trend of moving to the right.
Syaza said that while some media outlets were more left-leaning, the right had created its own media ecosystem and people were getting their information there.
"So in a way, the more they’re called extremists, the more the right-leaning would abandon mainstream media and find their community elsewhere," she said. - MALASIA NOW
Swiftly contain race, religious issues threatening unity, says Sultan Nazrin
-09 Nov 2024, 12:25 PM
He says when religion and race are utilised as legal tender for political gain, excessive rhetoric masked in religious fervour and provocative slogans become more prevalent.
Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah inspecting a guard of honour at Istana Iskandariah in Kuala Kangsar today. (Bernama pic)
KUALA KANGSAR: The continued use of religious and racial issues as political tools poses a significant threat to national unity and must be curbed immediately, says Sultan Nazrin Shah.
The Perak sultan said when religion and race are utilised as legal tender for political gain, excessive rhetoric masked in religious fervour and provocative slogans become more prevalent.
“Such rhetoric and slogans are akin to embers that can ignite a spark.
“If not swiftly contained, they risk igniting a conflagration of animosity capable of devastating our nation,” he said during his address at the pledge of royalty and investiture ceremony in conjunction with his 68th birthday celebration at Istana Iskandariah here today.
The Perak Ruler added that continued provocations involving race and religion could sow distrust among citizens, causing them to drift further from the path of unity.
At this juncture, Sultan Nazrin said the nation needs wise and prudent leadership that instils a sense of ease and comfort among the people, free from prejudice and suspicion, fostering instead an open-minded appreciation for Malaysia’s diversity.
The Sultan said that amid the sensationalised issues of religion and race, there is an increasing trend of individuals who unabashedly mock the royal institution.
“The Ruler’s role, beyond fulfilling constitutional responsibilities, is vital in bridging tradition with modernisation, enlivening the nation’s rich history and civilisational legacy.
“This legacy, shaped through respectful cultural practices, refines character and the beauty of language, forms the foundation for building a disciplined, advanced, modern and progressive nation.
“This role is exceedingly relevant and grows more so as our society faces various forms of cultural subversion and sabotage.
“The civilisation we have built is far too valuable to be allowed to crumble due to the actions of individuals and organisations that have a tenuous grasp of tradition and a hollow understanding of decorum.
“Their misguided intellect cannot be followed, nor can their ignorance be taught. They possess an overwhelming desire to introduce a new order, often voicing and behaving inappropriately while promoting actions that starkly contradict the decorum and refinement of our customs,” he said.
Sultan Nazrin then called for the people to reject cultural encroachment and firmly oppose both words and deeds that violate the boundaries of custom and decorum.
“We must not permit anyone to become uncivilised or to live devoid of manners and respect for our heritage,” he said.
‘Balance of power’
Sultan Nazrin added that when power becomes overly concentrated within any single institution, or one branch grows significantly weaker, it is often the cause of a lame government that can lead to failures in justice.
He said this could also invite abuse of power, sow division among the people, escalate into civil conflict and, ultimately, result in governmental collapse.
“For a democracy to thrive, a progressive nation must prioritise the balance of power, upholding a system of checks and balances across its three branches of government – legislative, executive and judiciary,” he added.
Sultan Nazrin said that 67 years ago, Malaysia was founded on the principle of unity and cooperation among a diverse citizenry – a society comprising diverse ethnicities, practising different religions, inheriting rich cultures, and speaking multiple languages.
“Despite six decades of independence, our country has yet to achieve an ideal state of maturity.
“The journey toward this ideal is unending, yet the ship of our nation will draw closer to the harbour of perfection if leaders and citizens alike choose to set aside differences and seek a common denominator.”
He urged the people to reject the negative assumptions born out of self-interest and accept the virtues that bind the various races.
Cops probing preacher who spoke on citizenship to Chinese in mosque
-09 Nov 2024, 05:31 PM
Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says the matter had been denied several times but such slander keeps being repeated, this time in a mosque.
Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail arriving at SK Ladang Dublin, Karangan, Kulim, today to officiate the ministry’s meet-and-greet event. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: Police have received a report in relation to a preacher (‘khatib’) in Padang Serai, Kulim, who allegedly discussed the issue of granting citizenship to Chinese nationals while delivering a sermon during Friday prayers yesterday.
Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said this was viewed as abusing the sermon platform and tarnishing the institution of the mosque, Bernama reported.
He said the case will be investigated by Bukit Aman’s 3R (royalty, religion and race) special task force.
He said the Friday sermon touched on the alleged granting of citizenship to over one million Chinese nationals.
Saifuddin said he had given an explanation on the matter earlier and former home ministers Muhyiddin Yassin and Hamzah Zainudin had also denied the claim.
“Even though the facts have been corrected and explanations were given, such slander continues to escalate.
“The most unfortunate part is when the institution of the mosque is turned into a stage (by the preacher),” Saifuddin said after officiating the ministry’s meet-and-greet event at SK Ladang Dublin, Karangan, Kulim.
Saifuddin said mosques should play a role in conveying messages of piety and promoting goodness.
He said when the Friday sermon platform is used to discuss current issues with misleading information, it becomes slander.
Saifuddin said he believes that the original text of the sermon prepared by the religious authorities did not touch on the issue, but the preacher took it upon himself to comment on the matter.
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