Malaysia’s political spectrum from the point of view of Non-Bumi Gen Z

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Letter to Editor

IT is difficult to speak for the entire non-Bumiputera Generation Z in Malaysia as individuals within this group may have varying opinions and perspectives on the political spectrum. Nevertheless, non-Bumis still hold around 30% of the voters in Malaysia.

This is a huge number and their needs must be met. So, what is their view on the Malaysian political spectrum like?

Many non-Bumi Malaysians may believe that the political spectrum is dominated by a small set of powerful and entrenched political parties.

They may be critical of these parties’ lack of transparency and accountability, leading to them believing that the political process does not genuinely represent the will of the people.

They may also be distrustful of conventional political parties’ promises and rhetoric, viewing them as disconnected from the interests and problems of the broader public. Since non-Bumis are the minorities in our country, their trust is built upon actions, more than words.

In terms of policy, they may support more progressive measures like social justice, human rights, and environmental preservation. They may regard these topics as vital, and they may be critical of political parties that do not take them seriously.

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