How are Malays in Negeri Sembilan under threat, Loke asks KJ
DAP leader says Khairy Jamaluddin was more progressive after stepping away from frontline politics but appears to have reverted to his 'old' ways
DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook said the narrative espoused by former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin was an outdated political ploy aimed at exploiting racial sentiments.
PETALING JAYA: DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook has slammed former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin for reportedly claiming the interests of Malays in Negeri Sembilan would be under threat under a Pakatan Harapan state government.
Loke said such narratives were outdated political ploys aimed at exploiting racial sentiments to win votes, Oriental Daily reported.
The Seremban MP added that Khairy had projected a more progressive image after stepping away from frontline politics in January 2023 but appeared to have reverted to his “old” ways after rejoining Umno in April.
“The claim that Malays are under threat is an old political tactic. What exactly are the Malays in Negeri Sembilan being threatened by?
“We had hoped that leaders like Khairy would bring about a more progressive form of politics. But now it appears that after returning to Umno, he has gone back to the old political approach,” he said.
Loke said the incumbent PH-led Negeri Sembilan government was headed by a Malay menteri besar, Aminuddin Harun.
He also said Aminuddin’s administration had implemented various policies and initiatives to safeguard the welfare of the Malay community since he took office in 2018.
Loke, who is also transport minister, quipped that Khairy might have been away from Rembau for too long, leaving him unfamiliar with actual happenings on the ground.
Two days ago, Malaysiakini quoted Khairy as urging Malay voters in Negeri Sembilan to vote for Barisan Nasional in the Aug 1 state election to safeguard the community’s interests.
The former Rembau MP said the community was “fortunate” to have had 14 Umno assemblymen in the state government previously as otherwise the interests of Malays would have been sidelined.
He also reportedly claimed Aminuddin was “under the control of DAP” as the party had the largest share of seats among the PH components.
Loke said some politicians appeared to have run out of ideas for campaigning and were resorting to blaming DAP for every issue.
“Everything is blamed on DAP. They even claim that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim takes instructions from DAP. This is the same old script.
“Within both the political coalition and the government, every party puts forward its views. Umno has its views, PKR has its views, and we also present ours.
“In the end, the prime minister considers all perspectives before making a fair decision.”
Loke said such narratives were outdated political ploys aimed at exploiting racial sentiments to win votes, Oriental Daily reported.
The Seremban MP added that Khairy had projected a more progressive image after stepping away from frontline politics in January 2023 but appeared to have reverted to his “old” ways after rejoining Umno in April.
“The claim that Malays are under threat is an old political tactic. What exactly are the Malays in Negeri Sembilan being threatened by?
“We had hoped that leaders like Khairy would bring about a more progressive form of politics. But now it appears that after returning to Umno, he has gone back to the old political approach,” he said.
Loke said the incumbent PH-led Negeri Sembilan government was headed by a Malay menteri besar, Aminuddin Harun.
He also said Aminuddin’s administration had implemented various policies and initiatives to safeguard the welfare of the Malay community since he took office in 2018.
Loke, who is also transport minister, quipped that Khairy might have been away from Rembau for too long, leaving him unfamiliar with actual happenings on the ground.
Two days ago, Malaysiakini quoted Khairy as urging Malay voters in Negeri Sembilan to vote for Barisan Nasional in the Aug 1 state election to safeguard the community’s interests.
The former Rembau MP said the community was “fortunate” to have had 14 Umno assemblymen in the state government previously as otherwise the interests of Malays would have been sidelined.
He also reportedly claimed Aminuddin was “under the control of DAP” as the party had the largest share of seats among the PH components.
Loke said some politicians appeared to have run out of ideas for campaigning and were resorting to blaming DAP for every issue.
“Everything is blamed on DAP. They even claim that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim takes instructions from DAP. This is the same old script.
“Within both the political coalition and the government, every party puts forward its views. Umno has its views, PKR has its views, and we also present ours.
“In the end, the prime minister considers all perspectives before making a fair decision.”
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