PETALING JAYA Malaysia’s former premier Mahathir Mohamad has questioned whether it is unconstitutional to promote a multiracial country. He said this is because the Federal Constitution never mentioned that Malaysia is a multiracial country. “I’m just...
“Yes, DAP only has four ministers. But within the government, there are 40 DAP MPs. If DAP retracted its support, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s government would collapse,” said Dr Mahathir, referring to Malaysia’s current premier.
“That is why Anwar has to follow DAP’s manifesto, specifically making a multiracial Tanah Melayu and replacing the official religion of Islam with a secular country and a country without an official religion.” On June 16, Mr Huzaidi said it was pointless for Dr Mahathir to stoke racial sentiments because most Malays are more eager to see the country’s economy recover.
Mr Huzaidi also denied that the DAP had big influence within the government, as the party has only four ministers. “Enough with manipulating Malays by playing up racial issues for power and positions,” Mr Huzaidi was quoted as saying.
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