{
  "id": 8559657,
  "title": "Tindakan exco MCA boleh cetus naratif perkauman, kata penganalisis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/tindakan-exco-mca-boleh-cetus-naratif-perkauman-kata-penganalisis-8559657",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T23:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/20/tindakan-exco-mca-boleh-cetus-naratif-perkauman-kata-penganalisis"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Analysts suggest that the post made by MCA deputy member Siow Kong Choon regarding the dismissal of Tuanku Muhriz as Yang Di Pertuan Besar could potentially harm MCA's standing among Malay voters. (Picture Bernama)\n\nPuan Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri from Global Asia Consulting stated that Siow's announcement could not be seen as negligible due to the sensitivity surrounding the issue. He noted that although Siow acted within his capacity as a deputy member, his non-Malay political background could easily be exploited to fuel a narrative of non-Malay interference in Malay royal institutions. He warned that the controversy could create fear among Malays and foster a perception that they must be cautious of non-Malays in the political arena. He cautioned that a single political move can have ramifications for the party, the coalition, and non-Malay society, potentially entangling everyone in the controversy.\n\nThe controversy began in April when four Undang (state legislators) dismissed Tuanku Muhriz as Yang Di Pertuan Besar, a decision three of whom contested the legitimacy of. On September 16, several deputy members supported the dismissal, acknowledging Tengku Nadzaruddin as the new government of Negeri Sembilan. Siow Kong Choon was among the MCA deputies who shared the proclamation on social media, while several Pakatan Harapan figures - including former state deputy chief minister Aminuddin Harun, Teo Kok Seong and J Arul Kumar - openly challenged the deputy members' claim and urged the public to continue supporting Tuanku Muhriz. However, DKU later rejected the deputy members' claim, though the Chief Minister later confirmed that the proclamation had been approved by a slim majority in the MMKN meeting on September 15. The Attorney General's office subsequently rejected the deputy members' proclamation on the grounds of lack of legal basis, which resulted in the Office of the Yang Di Pertua Negara not issuing a proclamation. Analyst Sivamurugan Pandian from Universiti Sains Malaysia noted that Siow's removal could create political sensitivities, but cautioned against assuming it would automatically weaken MCA. He reiterated that Siow's action, while acting in his capacity as a deputy member, could naturally be interpreted as a reflection of the party's stance. He acknowledged that some voters might perceive the controversy as a sensitive issue involving the royal institution and expect political figures to act more cautiously, as failure to do so could increase tensions. However, he noted that much depends on whether voters view Siow's action as political interference or a mere exercise of his institutional role.",
  "summary": "Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri memberi amaran isu ini boleh digunakan untuk mencetuskan ketakutan terhadap campur tangan bukan Melayu dalam institusi diraja.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Tindakan exco MCA boleh cetus naratif perkauman, kata penganalisis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/tindakan-exco-mca-boleh-cetus-naratif-perkauman-kata-penganalisis",
        "published": "2026-09-19T23:30:00.000Z"
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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."
}