I do not mean to disagree with TDM, but I would ask rational people to consider the following facts:
1) TDM was Prime Minister for 23 years. If the Malays are weak now, isn't it because he didn't establish the groundwork and foundation for them? Why is he blaming the enemy of the Malays (while he did not state so, history suggests he meant the Chinese)?
2) Malays completely dominate all of the state's important institutions, including the royals, police, armed forces, civil service, and parliament. Since Merdeka, no non-Malay/non-Muslim Prime Minister or Deputy Prime Minister has been appointed. Since Merdeka, the Malays have held an absolute cabinet majority. So, if Malays are losing power, isn't it because the Malays appointed to all these institutions didn't perform their part in upholding ketuanan melayu?
The Chinese were never near power so how are they a threat? In fact MCA is now unable to win Chinese support because they were seen as the 'running dog' of UMNO and unable to promote Chinese interest during your BN/UMNO time. If the most important Chinese party, MCA, cannot promote Chinese interest, then what are you talking about?
3) GLC controls the Malaysian economy and stock exchange. The only area where the Chinese remain dominant is in SMEs; the rest are dominated by GLCs which is a proxy for Malay interests. The NEP and its successors aimed at economic redistribution have created an uneven playing field where Malay businesses are given preferential treatment in terms of government contracts, licenses, and financial assistance. While Chinese businesses have been successful, its despite the institutional barriers. How many Chinese companies are forced to appoint Malay directors? Any Malay companies forced to employ Chinese directors?
4) Malays have privileged access to higher education, their own university, and a variety of other advantages like housing discount. Is this under threat?
5) Ketuanan Melayu is being replaced with Ketuanan Melayu Islam (KMI). There is now a religious layer on top of the ethnic barrier.
6) Chinese population is declining. This is open knowledge. It will reach around 20% soon. It was about 40% at 1957. In other words, the population will be halved in less than a century.
Conclusion:
The Chinese in Malaysia are not inherently a threat to Malay political power but are seen as such within a political framework where ethnicity and race are central to power dynamics. The perception of threat often arises from the fear of diluting Malay political and cultural dominance rather than from an actual capability to overthrow or significantly alter the established political order. The real challenge lies in navigating towards a political system where all ethnic groups feel represented and empowered without stoking racial tensions or diminishing the cultural identity of any group, including the Malays. This involves rethinking the political narrative around ethnicity and embracing a more inclusive form of governance.
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*James Chin*
I do not mean to disagree with TDM, but I would ask rational people to consider the following facts:
1) TDM was Prime Minister for 23 years. If the Malays are weak now, isn't it because he didn't establish the groundwork and foundation for them? Why is he blaming the enemy of the Malays (while he did not state so, history suggests he meant the Chinese)?
2) Malays completely dominate all of the state's important institutions, including the royals, police, armed forces, civil service, and parliament. Since Merdeka, no non-Malay/non-Muslim Prime Minister or Deputy Prime Minister has been appointed. Since Merdeka, the Malays have held an absolute cabinet majority. So, if Malays are losing power, isn't it because the Malays appointed to all these institutions didn't perform their part in upholding ketuanan melayu?
The Chinese were never near power so how are they a threat? In fact MCA is now unable to win Chinese support because they were seen as the 'running dog' of UMNO and unable to promote Chinese interest during your BN/UMNO time. If the most important Chinese party, MCA, cannot promote Chinese interest, then what are you talking about?
3) GLC controls the Malaysian economy and stock exchange. The only area where the Chinese remain dominant is in SMEs; the rest are dominated by GLCs which is a proxy for Malay interests. The NEP and its successors aimed at economic redistribution have created an uneven playing field where Malay businesses are given preferential treatment in terms of government contracts, licenses, and financial assistance. While Chinese businesses have been successful, its despite the institutional barriers. How many Chinese companies are forced to appoint Malay directors? Any Malay companies forced to employ Chinese directors?
4) Malays have privileged access to higher education, their own university, and a variety of other advantages like housing discount. Is this under threat?
5) Ketuanan Melayu is being replaced with Ketuanan Melayu Islam (KMI). There is now a religious layer on top of the ethnic barrier.
6) Chinese population is declining. This is open knowledge. It will reach around 20% soon. It was about 40% at 1957. In other words, the population will be halved in less than a century.
Conclusion:
The Chinese in Malaysia are not inherently a threat to Malay political power but are seen as such within a political framework where ethnicity and race are central to power dynamics. The perception of threat often arises from the fear of diluting Malay political and cultural dominance rather than from an actual capability to overthrow or significantly alter the established political order. The real challenge lies in navigating towards a political system where all ethnic groups feel represented and empowered without stoking racial tensions or diminishing the cultural identity of any group, including the Malays. This involves rethinking the political narrative around ethnicity and embracing a more inclusive form of governance.
Please viral this post if you agree. Thanks.
Fuck the old fox and his followers/supports for the sack of your country.
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