Malaysia’s Racial Politics: Are We Stuck Forever, or Slowly Moving Forward?

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Racial politics has shaped Malaysia since independence — sometimes protecting communities, sometimes dividing them, and sometimes holding the entire nation back. Today, many Malaysians feel trapped in the same old cycle: every issue becomes racialized, every election becomes a contest of fear, and every political message is targeted at specific ethnic groups.

But is Malaysia truly stuck forever? Or, despite all the noise, is the country slowly moving toward something better?

The answer is complicated — but not hopeless.

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