Old divisive politics must stop, Syed Saddiq tells Dr M

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Our own Nero playing the fiddle (Part 2)

AFTER reading part one of this series about former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s frequent rants on the 3Rs (race, religion and royalty), a netizen wrote:

“This old man has ruined our country and enslaved the rakyat. Almost all the policies designed by his regime helped him to consolidate his power and the rakyat, by design, had to abide by his directives. He must, however, realise that we are no longer the robots that he once controlled.”

In short, would the Terminator himself go extinct himself? Many, in fact, have wanted the nonagenarian busted and placed behind bars – the way he did to many others in the past.

Another netizen, apparently incensed by Dr Mahathir and PAS president Tan Sri Hadi Awang’s 3R politics, posted an image with an awesome quote, “If you learn religion from a fox, you believe stealing chickens is an act of charity”.

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Former UMNO leaders urge Tun M to stop his racial rhetoric now

FORMER UMNO leaders Khairy Jamaluddin and Shahril Sufian Hamdan have urged former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to stop his attacks against multiracial Malaysia.

In a segment of the “Keluar Sekejap” podcast episode, Khairy said Dr Mahathir comes from a different era and defines him as a ‘creature of his time.’

“I believe Dr Mahathir doesn’t create things as he is a politician of conviction. This is him ever since he wrote the Malay Dilemma in the 1960s. He comes from a different time and is a creature of his time,” said the former health minister in an attempt to understand why the elderly statesman is stirring confusion.

But Shahril is of the opinion that Dr Mahathir should simply stop.

“For a former prime minister who has helmed the country twice, he needs to stop. It is time to stop rationalising for Dr Mahathir,” said Shahril.

Shahril also asked that after many generations, why is there a need to question a Malaysian’s race?

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Let’s forgive, ignore Tun M while banking on Anwar to build a prosperous, harmonious Malaysia

IN THE current political landscape of Malaysia, we are on the brink of facing six state elections.

During this crucial period when Anwar and his cabinet are diligently working to save our economy and uplift the lives of our people, it is difficult to fathom how a once respectable politician like Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad would turn over a new leaf to create disharmony among Malaysians with his venomous statements.

Nobody can deny or take away Tun Mahathir’s past accomplishments as one of the most successful PMs in Malaysian history – the country’s longest serving premier who reigned over two stints spanning close to a quarter century.

Nevertheless, it seems that age factor and his loss in the 15th General Election (GE15) could have left him confused and uncertain about where to begin his political journey once again.

It is essential for all Malaysians to exercise forgiveness and look forward to the future, working together to build a stronger and more prosperous Malaysia under Anwar’s leadership as PM.
It is therefore crucial to recognise that the political landscape is ever-evolving, and we need leaders who can address the challenges of the present and future.

Anwar and his cabinet have placed great emphasis on re-vitalising the economy and improving the well-being of Malaysians. Their dedication and efforts should be appreciated and supported.

Seven months are probably too short a period to gauge or to expect a miracle from Anwar and his team. The Tambun MP should be given at least one full term to deliver reforms of sorts.

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YOURSAY | Mahathir won’t let us ignore him

Mazilamani : After losing his stronghold of the Langkawi Parliamentary seat and leading his fellow Pejuang members to lose their deposits, former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has become really desperate.

Mahathir's anti-multiracialism is a last-minute instigation hoping that the opposition will win the state elections.

Whether the opposition wins or not, he already has a pre-prepared answer "When did I ever say the non-Malays have no rightful place in this country? How could I have said it after being the prime minister for 24 years? Where is the proof?"

His regular self-publicity reminds Malays that he is still around and no other Malay leader can replace him.

All the leaders after him were good, but he also taught them things he should not have practised.

They took up from where he left off and continued with his habits. All got into legal traps. Bad teacher, good followers.

Siva1967: It is a wise move, and as I have commented several times, Any statement coming from Mahathir should not be given any space.

A media blockade of sorts. Granted, it might be difficult in the day and age, but maybe Malaysiakini should be the first to do so.

Yes, some news can bring in additional readership, but Mahathir is news of yesteryear, so it's irrelevant.

Journalism should also be responsible and not publish news that could be detrimental to the stability of the government and the nation.

The more you ignore a barking dog, the sooner it will realise that its barking is going nowhere.

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Tall order for PMX as lay Malaysians tend to rank Tun M, Hadi Awang as top two 3R abusers

“TALKING is one thing. It is the actions – without fear and favour – that matter”. “Walk the talk, don’t be NATO (no action, talk only)!”

The above are the synopsis of how lay Malaysians had reacted to the “final warning” issued by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (PMX) to “extremists” who nonchalantly fan the 3R sentiments of race, royalty and religion at will.

“The MCMC and the police will monitor everyone without exception. It is not an issue whether the extremist is a Malay, is of high stature, or (spoke) in Mandarin or Tamil,” he told the media after chairing the Unity Government Leadership Consultative Council meeting at Menara Dato Onn Kuala Lumpur last night (July 12).

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Better to rebut Dr M than ignore him

From Terence Netto

PKR Youth chief Adam Adli has advised Malaysians to ignore the ructions ignited by political chameleon Dr Mahathir Mohamad in recent weeks.

Mahathir has asserted that attempts are being made to change the name of the country from being called “Tanah Melayu” to something that is less ethnicity-defining.

Also, he has floated the notion that it is “unconstitutional” to promote multi-racialism because it subtracts from the “Malayness” of the polity which, he argued, is embedded in the constitution.

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“Tun M, a misguided representative of a segment and class”

FORMER premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad might be a chameleon, but this doesn’t mean he shouldn’t be taken seriously and rebutted.

I certainly agree with journalist Terrance Netto that Dr Mahathir despite his crankiness, should be rebutted in every possible way. Thus, the calls for the dismissal of his outmoded even fictitious ideas must be cautiously adopted.

As I have said recently, Dr Mahathir is not a mere retired politician who has nothing better to do than create confusion and disorder in society. Unfortunately, he represents the interests of a certain class or segment of Malaysian society. This segment believes in the idea of Malay hegemony or the Malay-ness of society.

In other words, despite the presence of non-Malays and their culture and vernacular education system, the country, referring to the peninsula, is a Malay land.

From this perspective, even if the Federal Constitution is broad in scope, it must be seen from the perspective of Malay-ness.

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