IPOH: Departing from racial politics is an important step in unifying all Malaysians, Gerakan vice-president Datuk Chang Ko Youn said.
Stressing that racial politics was no longer in fashion in the 21st century, he said all political parties in the Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat must amend their respective constitutions and become non-racial parties.
“Malaysia has practised racial politics for 51 years and we know it is divisive as each party only talks on behalf of the racial group it represents,” he told reporters here yesterday.
“When all races are in a single party, no one person will try to be the champion of the party.
“It is easy to be a Malay hero, a Chinese hero or an Indian hero but it is difficult to be a Malaysian hero,” added Chang, who is also Perak Gerakan chief.
He noted that it was clear from the results of the last general election that voters did not like racial politics.
“The country is facing economic problems now and it is important that the Government and political parties come up with a Malaysian agenda on how to unite the people and face these challenges,” he said.
Earlier when opening the state Gerakan Youth and Wanita annual delegates conference here, Chang said it was selfish of Umno to hold talks with PAS on issues limited to Malay and Muslim unity.
“Gerakan is uncomfortable and dissatisfied with the talks.
“We can agree if it had been to create political stability and a good foundation for all Malaysians, but its topics had been too narrow and limiting and do not benefit all,” he said.
Umno, he added, would not take it too well if Gerakan did the same with PKR or the DAP.
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We are Malaysian first. A non racial approach is the best answer for our country. Let the next 50 years to be the new dawn for non racial politic.
We are in a global world. We need courage to voice up against racial issues and religious issues in a rational manner. Look what happen during the Bar Council forum, we should be well culture and practical
to discuss issues.
Yes,you can see PAS and PKR leaders so exstream.How can we allow them to be the people MP.Kick them out in the next election.If not Malaysia will no more future.
Time have come for all Malaysian to appreciated the independence and unity we have. Education is still politise by narrow minded politicians. Even suggestion to Uitm
enrolment for all Malaysians is a good idea for a global world. We are no longer living in a gold fish bowl.
We need new and innovative ideas to bring Malaysia to a greater height
send dato dr zahid to moon stay together with pas people.He was the anwar follower before.
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