{
  "id": 12269067,
  "title": "DAP must dispel its anti-Malay, anti-Islam image, say analysts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/dap-must-dispel-its-anti-malay-anti-islam-image-say-analysts-12269067",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/06/dap-must-dispel-its-anti-malay-anti-islam-image-say-analysts"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Analysts have urged the DAP to dispel its image as anti-Malay and anti-Islamic, as the party struggles to maintain its Chinese support while trying to win over Malay voters. Syaza Shukri, an analyst from International Islamic University Malaysia, explained that Malay voters have been repeatedly told since the 2018 general election that DAP is anti-Islam. She emphasized that DAP must recognize Malays as the majority if it wants to dispel its anti-Malay image, without blaming the rights of non-Malays on all Malays or labeling all Malays who support PAS as anti-Chinese or anti-Indian. Shukri suggested focusing the narrative on individuals or organizations that fuel tensions, rather than the broader Malay community. She stated that the best way to ensure the rights of non-Malays are preserved is to demonstrate that the party understands Malays. This challenge is compounded by the fact that some hardcore DAP supporters, particularly those from the Chinese ground, are uncomfortable with the party's efforts to broaden its appeal to Malay voters. They prefer DAP to remain a Chinese-based party.",
  "summary": "The party must focus on delivering its services to the Malays and recognise them as the majority, says Syaza Shukri.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "DAP must dispel its anti-Malay, anti-Islam image, say analysts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/dap-must-dispel-its-anti-malay-anti-islam-image-say-analysts",
        "published": "2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z"
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  "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."
}