Muslim NGOs propose establishment of a Malay-Muslim gov’t without DAP

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A COALITTION of Muslim non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan has urged leaders of Malay Muslim political parties to be open-minded enough to accept the agenda of unifying the ummah (Muslim solidarity) for the benefit of religion, the Malay race and nation.

After all, the outcome of Saturday’s (Aug 12) six state polls reflects the people’s desire in wanting to realise the unification of Malays and Muslims in the country, according to Gerakan Pembela Ummah (UMMAH) chairman Mohd Zai Mustafa.

Towards this end, the Muslim NGOs collation has proposed to establish a Malay Muslim government without DAP.

This, according to UMMAH, is justifiable considering that Malay-Muslim state assemblymen form the majority of Saturday’s (Aug 12) state polls winners regardless of whether they are from UMNO, PAS, Bersatu, Amanah or PKR.

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“Let Sabah and Sarawak leave Malaysia first before DAP is removed in favour of forming Malay-Muslim gov’t”

THREE activists from Sarawak have issued a joint statement in response to the call by a coalition of Muslim non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Selangor and Negri Sembilan to establish a Malay Muslim government without DAP.

The trio – Borneo’s Plight in Malaysia Foundation president Daniel John Jambun, Global Human Right Federation of Malaysia (GHRF) deputy president Peter John Jaban and Gindol Initiative for Civil Society Borneo chairman Kanul Gindol – reiterated that there is no race, religion and political parties in the Parliament, only lawmakers.

“The rule of law remains the basis of the Federal Constitution. It’s colour blind, secular and enshrines freedom of conscience, speech, association and assembly,” the statement by Jambun, Jaban and Gindol read.

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Malay nationalists who blame others for their own failures

A recent call by a Muslim coalition of NGOs to exclude DAP from the government is the same as the senile call by Dr Mahathir Mohamad that Malaysia belongs to Malay people.


Their bigoted agenda is to unify the ummah (Muslim solidarity) for the benefit of religion, the Malay race and the nation by excluding DAP from being part of the unity government.

These NGOs are still shackled with a mentality of blaming others and not accepting responsibility for their failures.

Malays dominate in all aspects of Malaysian life, yet these groups fear a party which has every right to be part of the government based on democratic principles. They ask Muslim political parties to be open-minded but yet they are close-minded.

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It’s embarrassing how we shamelessly exploit religion

If you have seen a Malay woman, or a few of them, carelessly crossing a street (as Malaysians often do) and suddenly realising their peril, you would notice a lot of nervous giggles, the women more concerned about being noticed in that embarrassing situation than about being in any danger.

That’s a shame, to fixate on ensuring that “dignity” is maintained under all circumstances. To such people, to scamper across the road to save your life would be undignified, and hence a no no.

Some people would rather die than be undignified.

There’s a saying in Malay about a cockerel crowing loudly and proudly, while dragging his tail in the muck – showing there is no lack of self-awareness in Malay culture on the matter of shame.

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Proposal to form one-race, one-religion govt misguided: Upko leader

KOTA KINABALU – The proposal to establish a government based on one race and religion is profoundly misguided, a United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) leader said today.  

Party Youth chief Felix Saang said such a move would result in complications and jeopardise the unity cultivated among Malaysians all these years. 

He said Malaysia has been built on the foundation of support from various races, and therefore the fundamental principle should not be disputed.

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East M’sia parties won’t ‘rock boat’, says Nanta on fed govt

KOTA KINABALU – East Malaysia political leaders will not be the ones to rock the boat of the federal government, said a Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leader today.

GPS secretary-general Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said the Borneo bloc has always ensured the political stability of the federal government.

He said the eastern political sphere, which comprises ruling coalitions GPS and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), were always of the same view and that involves playing a pivotal role in maintaining political stability of the federal government.

“Currently, our nation enjoys a peaceful environment without any disruptions. With elections in six states concluded, it is imperative for all of us to focus our efforts on governing our respective states.

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