{
  "id": 115628,
  "title": "PH perlu terus dekati orang Melayu untuk lawan politik identiti, kata Ahli Parlimen DAP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/ph-perlu-terus-dekati-orang-melayu-untuk-lawan-politik-identiti-kata",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T03:57:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/08/04/ph-perlu-terus-dekati-orang-melayu-untuk-lawan-politik-identiti-kata-ahli-parlimen-dap"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Preliminary report by Adun Kota Kemuning S Preakas urges Pakatan Harapan (PH) to continue directly engaging with the Malay community following the recent State Election results in Negeri Sembilan, which he attributes to the exploitation of political identity politics by the opposition. In a statement, Preakas contends that PH must persist in demonstrating through principles and action that upholding Islam as the Federal religion, preserving the special status of Malays and Bumiputeras, and building an equitable Malaysia for all are not contradictory objectives. He emphasized that these are foundational components within the Federal Constitution. Despite the certainty of the guarantees outlined in the Constitution, Preakas cautioned that accusations claiming these are under threat are still being circulated, with DAP frequently being singled out as the subject of such accusations. Preakas noted that even the leader of Umno has previously acknowledged that DAP has never contested these constitutional provisions. In the recent PRN Negeri Sembilan, the Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) secured 25 out of 36 Parliamentary seats, forming a government with a two-thirds majority. PH, on the other hand, won 11 seats, six fewer than their previous polling. This result, he asserts, is indicative of the opposition's successful exploitation of political identity politics throughout the election campaign. Preakas stressed that PH needs to acknowledge that the opposition has sometimes been slow in responding to the spread of false information and narratives based on political identity. \"During efforts to stabilize politics and revive the economy, PH might deemphasize the need to consistently communicate their core principles and protect themselves from false perceptions,\" he said. He argued that merely good governance is insufficient if the public does not understand or trust what the government is doing. \"Ultimately, politics revolves around trust, and trust requires sustained engagement.\" Preakas expressed deep regret, acknowledging the presence of politicians who intentionally exploit fear, prejudice, and false information because they have proven effective in garnering election support. \"They understand that such narratives can weaken national unity, hinder social progress, and create needless anxiety among Malaysian citizens, but they continue it for political gain. This could be the greatest challenge our nation faces - not economic competition, but the normalization of politically motivated fear.\" He added that many of the anxieties being exploited during the election campaign are unfounded. Preakas suggested that PH must enhance its communication efforts by consistently explaining the principles that can improve citizens' livelihoods, particularly for communities most vulnerable to false information. Furthermore, he stressed that PH cannot often abandon its commitment to multi-ethnic politics, as doing so would only strengthen the narrative being challenged by the coalition.",
  "summary": "Adun Kota Kemuning S Preakas PH perlu terus dekati komuniti Melayu bukan dengan sikap defensif, sebaliknya dengan penuh keyakinan.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Dakwaan PH manfaat politik kaum perbandingan tidak tepat, kata Ahli Parlimen DAP",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/dakwaan-ph-manfaat-politik-kaum-perbandingan-tidak-tepat-kata-ahli",
        "published": "2026-08-05T04:51:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}