Ditch identity politics and fearmongering, PKR Youth chief tells wing
AYER KEROH: PKR Youth must move away from identity politics and reject the use of racial and religious fear to win political support, said its chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim.
PKR Youth chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim urged his wing to distance itself from identity politics and fearmongering, instead anchoring its approach in values, evidence and the interests of ordinary Malaysians. He argued that identity politics appeals to people's desire for group identification and a scapegoat, whereas value-based politics demands issues be evaluated based on principles, evidence and their societal impact.
Kamil stressed that acknowledging Malaysia's ethnic and cultural diversity does not equate to politics being driven primarily by identity, emphasizing that politics must ensure differences are not used as a pretext to deny justice. He pointed out that concerns of young Malaysians often transcend racial and regional boundaries. Kamil cautioned against political discourse increasingly influenced by short video clips, social media posts, and slogans designed to incite anger.
He urged Malaysians to maintain the ability to differentiate between facts, slander, arguments, and hatred. Kamil cautioned that political strategies built on fear of other races, religions, or change may garner temporary support but would not foster a stable nation. He implored PKR Youth to have the courage to champion what is right, even when it is unpopular.
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