Malays and Islam not under threat under unity government, says Shahrir Samad

PETALING JAYA: Umno veteran Tan Sri Shahrir Ab Samad has reassured Malays and Islam that there have been no threats to their well-being during the past seven months of the unity government. Comparing this period to the first seven months after Pakatan Harapan took power in 2018, Shahrir pointed out that there were large-scale protests when plans were made to ratify the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Icerd). While some argue that the two political parties remaining in the unity government may pose a threat to Islam, Shahrir emphasized that this is not the case with Barisan Nasional’s presence.

In a recent Facebook post, Shahrir Ab Samad sheds light on the political landscape in Malaysia. In 2018, when Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, and Datuk Seri Azmin Ali were in power, there were efforts to move towards a secular country. This was largely influenced by PKR dan DAP, which uphold secular ideology. However, in the current unity government, with Dr Mahathir, Muhyiddin, and Azmin no longer in power, Barisan Nasional’s presence provides a different scenario for Malays and Islam.

Shahrir Ab Samad’s statement comes as a reassurance to Malays and Islam, emphasizing that there have been no threats to their position within the unity government. It is important to consider the different political dynamics and actors involved in the current government compared to the previous administration. Barisan Nasional’s involvement presents a new perspective and context to the situation.

Overall, Shahrir Ab Samad’s remarks dispel concerns about the unity government’s impact on Malays and Islam. The veteran politician’s perspective sheds light on the complexities of the political landscape, urging everyone to consider the context and actors involved before drawing conclusions about the situation.