06-09-2023, 08:06 AM
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Earlier this week, a PKR leader told FMT that Malay support for the ruling federal administration and opposition is split down the middle. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the source reportedly said that 25% of Malay support is with PH and BN, and another 25% is with Bersatu and PAS. And the remainder 50% are fence sitters.
The PKR worry is that PN will increase their race and religious propaganda leading up to the upcoming state elections, and their fear is that this might swing neutrals to PN.
Why would race and religious propaganda swing neutrals to PN? And why, even in 2023, are we still hung-up about race and religion? Isn’t the economy, harmony, and global competitiveness the real consideration before deciding who to vote for?
Please don’t get me wrong. Your vote is your choice. It is an unalienable right for every Malaysian citizen to choose their elected representative. Just like you must never give up your choice to determine your religion or even your choice not to believe.
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