Umno, PAS mimic Trump’s racial politics, says Mat Sabu
The Amanah president criticises the idea that Malays should be supported regardless of wrongdoing simply because of their race.
Amanah president Mohamad Sabu, also known as Mat Sabu, has criticized Umno and PAS for using Malay supremacist rhetoric and racial fears to secure elections victories in Johor and Negeri Sembilan. The comparison was drawn with US President Donald Trump's appeal to white supremacy during his campaign. Trump purportedly promised to make America great again and managed to win votes from white voters because they constitute a significant portion of the American population.
However, Mohamad claimed that such racial politics have since been rejected by US voters, as evidenced by the Republicans' loss in the recent midterm elections.
He went on to accuse Umno and PAS of replicating Trump's approach, given that Malays form the majority in Malaysia. According to Mohamad, the two parties believe that emphasizing Malay supremacy would guarantee their election success. He also criticized the use of racial identity as an excuse for wrongdoings, arguing that Malays should not be given a free pass for their actions merely because they belong to the majority race.
Moreover, Mohamad expressed concern over political campaigns that portray Malays and Islam as under threat. He specifically mentioned claims that the DAP (Pakatan Harapan's other component party) aimed to take over Malaysia. Such tactics, he said, have contributed to his political opponents winning elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.
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