Dr Mahathir revives Malay rhetoric as Pejuang sets sights on Putrajaya
We’re willing to share Malaysia, but not at expense of us becoming among poorest in country, says ex-PM
Pejuang founder Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad says when the Malays are split, it is the non-Malays who decide the leadership of the nation. – Bernama pic, July 16, 2021
Mahathir and his billionaire-sons
We’re willing to share Malaysia, but not at expense of us becoming among poorest in country, says ex-PM 😡😡😡
KUALA LUMPUR – Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has reinvigorated his Malay agenda, as his newly registered party Pejuang looks to wrest power from the Perikatan Nasional government.
While he professed a secular front when he led the Pakatan Harapan coalition, the former prime minister is now playing a different tune when the chips are down – reverting to the Malay nationalist rhetoric.
In a video interview with MalaysiaGazette on Tuesday, Dr Mahathir said Pejuang is a Malay-based and Bumiputera party, and “clearly and sincerely” admits it.
“We realise that we formed this party because our country is originally a Malay country.
“We are willing to share the country with other people, but not until the sharing results in us becoming among the poorest or most downtrodden (people).”
While he professed a secular front when he led the Pakatan Harapan coalition, the former prime minister is now playing a different tune when the chips are down – reverting to the Malay nationalist rhetoric.
In a video interview with MalaysiaGazette on Tuesday, Dr Mahathir said Pejuang is a Malay-based and Bumiputera party, and “clearly and sincerely” admits it.
“We realise that we formed this party because our country is originally a Malay country.
“We are willing to share the country with other people, but not until the sharing results in us becoming among the poorest or most downtrodden (people).”
The 96-year-old lawmaker lamented that the Malays of the country are in a state of disunity to a point where they have lost power “due to greed”.
Malay leaders struggle for positions not to help their country, race or religion, but for monetary gain, he added.
“There are Malays who form (political) parties not because they want to serve the country, but because they want to hold posts, with some wanting to become prime minister, deputy minister, minister and so on.
“That’s what drives them.”
In another interview with comedian Harith Iskandar on the What’s Going on Malaysia? show, Dr Mahathir said when the Malays are split, it is the non-Malays who decide the leadership of the nation.
The ones who determine the winners of elections in Malay areas are the Chinese and Indians, he added.
Dr Mahathir cited the 1969 election, when he lost to a PAS candidate, as an example of divisions in the Malay community.
“At the time, the constituency had 35,000 voters, and I contested against a PAS candidate,” he said, as quoted by Sinar Harian.
Why Chinese voters in Kota Setar Selatan in 1969 voted for Yusof Rawa PAS
In that constituency Mahathir had a majority of 4200 in 1964 but lost to Yusof Rawa in 1969 by a majority of 989
“I should have won due to the Malays, but it was split into two. Half were with PAS, and the other half supported me; but the ones who determined the winner were the Chinese.
“The Chinese did not like me then, so they gave their votes to PAS.”
kt notes: As usual he didn't tell the truth why Chinese didn't like him. He hid the fact he insulted them by saying before the 1969 election he did NOT need their votes to win. So, in accordance with his wish, they gave their votes, most unusually and unprecedentedly to a PAS man, PAS Party President Yusof Rawa. Padan muka.
However, his comments during the MalaysiaGazette interview were received with harsh retorts from viewers – many, if not all, of them believed to be from the Malay community.
A YouTube user who goes by the name Shafiq Abdullah highlighted the Dr Mahathir’s past criticism of the Malay community
“Wow, there’s no denying the politics of resistance in the Malay land. Before this, Tun (Mahathir) called Malays ‘lazy’, and now he’s talking about Malay land. Don’t spin this.”
On the other hand, user Din Encik questioned Pejuang’s contributions to the Malay community.
“What deeds have the grandfather’s Malay party done (other than to) divide the Malays(?)”
Zamri Rejab, another commenter on the video, claimed that the Langkawi MP is the source of division among the Malays.
“We no longer support your struggle! You are the true ‘father’ of disunity for the Malays. Damned!”
Mohamad Khair Abd Razak said Dr Mahathir has been using the same rhetoric for the past 22 years, from his first tenure as prime minister in 1981 to 2003.
“The people are no longer stupid. What’s certain is that for 22 years (and even) until now he stands by his party’s cronyism agenda.
“I used to support Tun (Mahathir), but never again.” – The Vibes, July 16, 2021
A YouTube user who goes by the name Shafiq Abdullah highlighted the Dr Mahathir’s past criticism of the Malay community
“Wow, there’s no denying the politics of resistance in the Malay land. Before this, Tun (Mahathir) called Malays ‘lazy’, and now he’s talking about Malay land. Don’t spin this.”
On the other hand, user Din Encik questioned Pejuang’s contributions to the Malay community.
“What deeds have the grandfather’s Malay party done (other than to) divide the Malays(?)”
Zamri Rejab, another commenter on the video, claimed that the Langkawi MP is the source of division among the Malays.
“We no longer support your struggle! You are the true ‘father’ of disunity for the Malays. Damned!”
Mohamad Khair Abd Razak said Dr Mahathir has been using the same rhetoric for the past 22 years, from his first tenure as prime minister in 1981 to 2003.
“The people are no longer stupid. What’s certain is that for 22 years (and even) until now he stands by his party’s cronyism agenda.
“I used to support Tun (Mahathir), but never again.” – The Vibes, July 16, 2021
Selamat Maju Jaya Parti Kacau Bilau 13% Semoga bertanding disemua kerusi Melayu dan dapat 13% undi Melayu. Tapi jangan lebeh ya.
ReplyDeleteHere are some pics of Michelle Yeoh's house; her wealth is estimated to be RM160 million.
ReplyDeleteNow before you jump in and say it was her ex-hubby Jean Todt's money that paid for the house, does KT know for sure that it wasn't Toonsie's children-in-laws that brought in the money for Mukriz, Mokhzani or Mirzan's houses?
Jean Todt was already a very successful Formula 1 businessman.
Or was Michelle's house paid for by money from her father who was an MCA politician?
Take a look inside Michelle Yeoh and Jean Todt’s Geneva mansion
https://www.ft.com/content/9c8e79dc-65c4-11e9-a79d-04f350474d62
‘I know all about the crazy rich lifestyle’ Michelle Yeoh on why she had to break out of her own super-wealthy bubble
https://www.you.co.uk/michelle-yeoh-interview-2018/
Michelle Yeoh Net Worth:
$40 Million
Michelle Yeoh Net Worth: Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress who has a net worth of $40 million.
https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-celebrities/actors/michelle-yeoh-net-worth/
I am so reassured of your protectiveness for Tuk and family
DeleteSince KT like to dig into the wealth of politicians and their children.....here is another one from Toonsie 1.0's era....
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Ling Hee Leong – what has happened to my 11-year-old ACA report over his RM1.2 billion corporate wealth?
(Media Statement by Lim Kit Siang in Ipoh on the eve of nomination day for 12th general election on 23rd February 2008)
....A few days ago, the Police and the Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) announced that they have cleared all the prospective candidates for the Barisan Nasional for the forthcoming 12th general election, formally beginning on Nomination Day tomorrow, presenting a slate of BN candidates which symbolizes integrity and incorruptibility.
If the Barisan Nasional slate of candidates for the 2008 general election all stand for integrity and incorruptibility, then let Abdullah and the MCA President, Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting explain what has happened to my 11-year-old ACA report in June 1997 calling for investigations as to how the announced MCA Parliamentary Candidate for Gopeng, Ling Hee Leong could at the age of 27 embark on corporate acquisitions exceeding RM1.2 billion in a matter of months and whether there had been improper use and influence of his father, Liong Sik’s political and Ministerial position.
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The old buffoon (thank you Monsterball for this word) will never change.
ReplyDeleteSuch hypocrisy is really mind boggling. One must admire him for being able to talk with a straight face with his lies and hypocrisy and hope people still abide by his words.
Like my friend said, this old buffoon should be euthanised since covid-19 is unable to defeat him.
To say that TDM's new political party is all-Malay is statin the obvious. And redundant. TDM has never ever been in a multi-racial political party. UMNO. PPBM and now the new one Parti Pejuang Tanahair (PAPET). They are all exclusively Malay.
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