Malaysia is Still 'Malay'sia After All

When our hope soars high that Malaysia finally overcome the shadow of race and religion in its politics aftermath the last general election, we are again inflicted by the flirtation of PAS and UMNO, signaling racial politics is here to stay. The issue of Ketuanan Melayu and Islam still dominate the political ideology of the Malay in both camps.

When the non-Malays thought that they can depend on PAS to end the rule of UMNO in the next general election, they realized that PAS is actually just another UMNO that never hesitate to play racial card to garner support from their own race.

When the non-Malays are hopeful that NEP will be abolished and equality among races will eventually prevailed, their dream is shattered by the support of PAS on the 30% of share for Bumiputras.

If PAS ditches Pakatan Rakyat and cooperates with UMNO, the Pakatan Rakyat will be seen as a non-balanced coalition where it is predominantly non-Malays. The Malays are not ready to take the risk by voting their future into the hand of non-Malay. Eventually everything will be the same as before 8 March 2008, or even worse.

Believe me. Racial equality is not happening. Malaysia is still 'Malay'sia after all. The non-Malay has no place in this land. Of course, of course, I'm always hopeful I was wrong.