Umno, Pakatan slam Dr M’s Malay theory as ‘far-fetched’

By Shazwan Mustafa Kamal, The Malaysian Insider

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — In a rare show of unity, Umno and Pakatan Rakyat (PR) have slammed Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s argument that the Malays could end up being a minority.

They called the former prime minister’s theory “far-fetched”.

Umno’s Pulai MP Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed said statements like these from Dr Mahathir had resulted in the Malays being even more split and unable to assert dominance.

“He (Dr Mahathir) is giving a far-fetched scenario, without really properly looking into finding a way to give out a proper message that young Malays could understand. He is scaring the Malays into becoming more Malay,” said Nur Jazlan.

Dr Mahathir suggested yesterday that future government leaders could open the immigration floodgates to dilute the number of Malays in the country.

He said in a posting on his popular blog that the current national leadership appears to believe that the Malays would continue to account for 60 per cent of the country’s population.

“He’s just being Dr Mahathir. Immigration polices would only be amended to allow more immigrants if the country desperately lacked labour and needed the input a lot.

“Bear in mind that even if immigrants come, they cannot vote. So how are they going to affect the Malays’ position?” Nur Jazlan told The Malaysian Insider.

He said that it was “not right” for the former PM to assume that the Malays were constantly under siege and could not compete with the other races.

“He should realise that it was from his own industrialisation policies which have resulted in the Malays being more progressive. The Malays today are competitive, strong and capable of direct competition,” said the Umno man.

He claimed that the reason why the Malays were not united in the first place was because of Umno’s own policies.

“It is the questioning of Umno’s own policies. If Umno wants their support it has to fight for them. Get them to be on our side,” said the Pulai MP.

“Dr Mahathir is just doing it for Perkasa. Perkasa is not taking off, Ibrahim Ali sounds racist when he opens his mouth. With Dr Mahathir’s position, he hopes to attract moderate Malays.”

But Nur Jazlan admitted that Dr Mahathir’s remarks would still have an “effect on the more rural Malays, who still regard him as a national icon.”

Another Umno member, Johor Baru MP Datuk Seri Shahrir Samad, said that while Umno could take heed of Dr Mahathir’s advice, he personally felt it was too speculative.

“I think that it is purely speculative. I’m not too worried about his remarks.

“He is basing his theory on a perception of Semenanjung Malaysia, on what had happened to Malaya. But we have to view his arguments in the context of Malaysia, including Sabah and Sarawak,” said Shahrir.

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written by borneoman, July 05, 2010 10:23:48

very soon we will have a mamakmaharaja at the expenses of the real malays.

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written by Awang Hitam, July 03, 2010 18:13:59

Hey this mahashit head is of Pakistan origin lah. He would spew venoms just to cover up his actual bloodlines. His acts of bigotry against Indians were well documented. Maayus bangkit lah and stop day dreaming you have a malayu celup bluffing you still. Ask him why he adopted Pakistan children and not Indian ones? Wake up Malaysia

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written by lynn, July 03, 2010 14:09:39

This former Indian Prime Minister of Bodohland for 22 years has once again, confirmed he is nothing but a shit stirrer. A troublemaker, a recalcitrant. Pls, remind all your Malay friends, we had an INDIAN PM for 22 years. He is not a real melayu!

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written by Fart Fart Wah, July 03, 2010 12:54:26

The dilution of the Malay race is not tied to being a Malay per se. The Mamak is not a Malay. It is the constitution that was manipulated to make him a Malay. In reality you cannot change your race just because of religion. The mamak is a true Indian. The dilution of the Malay race will be due to Mamaks, Indons,Banglas, Mynmars, Filipinos and others who enter the backgate as Malays with the broad interpretation of the constitiution as to who is a Malay. A Malay is one who follows Malay customs and is a Muslim. Eventually you will not have a Malay race but Muslims calling themselves as Malays. So Mamak the dilution is already going on. If we allow this go on tomorrow we might have a Paskistani PM or Indon PM just because he is a Muslim. An Indian and Chinese who were here 500 years ago before the so called Malays may not be a PM per se...bcause by then all they want will be a Muslim PM. So it is back to the Malays to define "WHAT IS A MALAY" Now don't forget we have Mamaks and the the rest jumpingonthe band wagon saying they also must enjoy Malay rights as interpreted by the constitution. So a kampung Malay boy who is supposed to be a Malay infuture might not be the PM nor would he be the only sidelined for scholarship and what not because others " supposed Malays" would have eaten into his 30% pie. As it is now the Mamak has swallowed most of the pie and the rakyat's pie..So his arguement is to distract the Malays from what is really happening. By the time he dies, his generation would have enoughmoney for the next 200 generations..who cares who is the Malay anyway?????

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written by cheekhiaw, July 03, 2010 11:43:05

Mamak snake selling snake oil...

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written by jalapeno, July 03, 2010 11:14:16

This old folk is definitely making up imaginary enemies in his head. Like what we did when we were 5 years old thinking that there was a boogeyman in our closet. Someone has to give him some mental pills or put him in a mental hospital. Otherwise with his highly respected status, people still take his preposterous remarks seriously.

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written by IbnAbdHalim, July 02, 2010 22:55:04

Well, he's in the same boat with Ibrahim Ali - depleted.

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written by Eskay345, July 02, 2010 20:25:15

“Bear in mind that even if immigrants come, they cannot vote. said Nur Jaslan.
That's where you are dead wrong. Just take a trip to Sabah and learn how Indon & Filipina immigrants become instant Bumiputras on being given the Mykard on arrival thus becoming the vote-bank of Umno/BN.

And maybe Mamakutty should take a trip back to ancestral birth-place in Kerala and invite all the millions of his countrymen there to immigrate to Bolehland. Get them all to masuk Melayu with offers of the puteri-puteris thus making them instant Bumis like himself.
Then the Malays will perpetually be in the majority. He can then rest in peace without any more worries.

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written by Semuaok, July 02, 2010 19:03:43

The only support the old man have now is from Perkosa. FYI. UMNO in his own constituent does not vote for him the last time. This old man have no support and now trying to use Perkosa.

Mahathiew you are a failure, you sons are bankrupt and need tongkat ali from you. And your own party abandon you. You are a death chicken kicking the cover.

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written by PeacefulMalaysia, July 02, 2010 18:08:06

Mahathir is creating racial tension
Why is he NOT arrested under the ISA for creating racial problems

We dont need him
He is HISTORY
Please MR Mahathir REST IN PEACE
and leave MALAYSIA alone

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written by merchant222, July 02, 2010 17:57:11

Indian ancestry, mamaak in real sense, A Malay by deception! That is this CROOK.
He hijacked the NEP for his family and cronies and o lot of UMNO BN Goons and Warlords.

He has to use this sort of tactics to make sure the NAIVE ( read STUPID) Malays especially those from the kampongs keep BN in power.

You know why he has to go on doing this? Because he's afraid that if truly, Pakatan Rakyat takes over the government, he will be the first one to go to jail and all the hidden wealth stolen from the country would be confiscated.

I am sure a lot of UMNO Goons and Mamaak's cornies are also afraid of this scenario, including the BASTARDS like Ibrahim Ali, Ahmad Ismail, Nasir Safar, Zahrain, etc, etc, etc, Najis???

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written by rastamasta, July 02, 2010 17:50:01

this is exactly the same modus operandi of right wing fascists may it be in the Russia, Germany, etc. anywhere for that matter. For example the BNP (British National Party), a right wing fascist political party gained its support by instilling the fear into working class whites that one day, the English will be a minority in their own country and will loose housing, benefits, jobs, etc. I've heard the same old rhetoric from Neo-Nazi groups all over Europe. It’s the same argument. And guess what, this old is doing the same thing. Now that’s not the only thing they have in common. His hatred for the Jews equals that of any skinhead fascist anytime. MahaHiltler!!

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written by Atheist, July 02, 2010 17:32:07

Do we have migrant problems in Sabah?
SESCO and NOT TNB is running Sarawak?
All major bumi companies are having problems but hiding or excusing it away?
Last Muslim great period was in the 14th century?
Is NEP still around and forever?
Is ISA still needed against those more anti-bumi than for terrorism?
are the smart bumis leaving the country?

If this and more is YES, then why isn't TDM right?
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written by HamChak, July 02, 2010 17:20:41

Aiyaa, Mahathir, if you just keep your "Gap" shut, we won't say you are Dumb.
Least, people won't spit on your shitty face in public.
Just keep quiet or better still buried yourself.

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written by philip25, July 02, 2010 17:18:07

This senile old fart should turn over and die. He is causing so much of pain and pitting the races against each other. As though he is a malay. He has indian blood in his veins as his ancestory is from Kerela in India. I hope our friends the malays move on and not listen to this racist. This evil scumbag will die a painful death for all the pain he has brought to this beautiful country Malaysia. It is because of him that so many good citzens have migrated and left this country.

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written by Nixcloud, July 02, 2010 17:08:29

how can the malays be minority with so many celups around, starting from the great mamak himself. then there are the khir toyol celups, ritdhuan tiu celups, the list is endless

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written by singhkris, July 02, 2010 17:04:21

Has Mamathir forgotten that he wanted Malaysia with 70 million people and told them to produce more children. Only the Malays took his advice and are just producing more children. He can be quite sure that their numbers will keep increasing. No dilution problem.

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written by a guest, July 02, 2010 16:24:52

Mahathir is quite sure that in the next GE BN is going to lose bad, and PR is going to form the government. That is why he is ranting like this hoping to change the mind of the Malays.

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written by smalluncle, July 02, 2010 16:10:50

Maha Kerala, you cannot "buat orang" does not mean all other Malays can't too. The Sex Machine Cikgu is one good example.

Should your claim of dwindling M Population is true, just engage our beloved Cikgu Sex to do nationwide "bikin Orang" roadshows. smilies/wink.gif

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written by eloofk, July 02, 2010 16:07:16

He is feeling rather insecure lately and worry for his future because he knows that it s a matter of time before UMNO loses support by the day and will be wipe out at the next general election. Many people will call for his blood.

Unknowingly, he is still banking on the racial card to disunite the country and turn the country into a war zone so that he could escape from all his wrong-doings diverting people's attention from all his misdeeds. He couldnt care less if Malaysians are killing each other so long as he can continue to enjoy his ill-gotten gains. By doing so, he thinks that the Malays believed that they will protect him as a champion of the malays and will at all cost to ensure his safety.

He doesnt know that many of our malay friends have waken from their nightmares of an evil man destroying their beloved country driving many talented Malaysians to uproot their homes and seek greener pastures elsewhere because of his past policies and still continuing with them by the new generation of corrupted leaders.

Fat hope, Mamak. Your days are marked and hope that you dont get lynched by the very people you're championing for after so many years of misleading them for your own selfish gain.

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written by educationist, July 02, 2010 16:02:42

"Bear in mind that even if immigrants come, they cannot vote. So how are they going to affect the Malays’ position?”- is this UMNOputra talking for real!!
That uncrowned king is using his model in Sabah for his comments!
The large influx of Muslim immigrants from South Phillipines and Indonesia have resulted that the number of UMNOputras in Sabah is the largest of all states - and they are allowed to vote!!

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written by my oumrie, July 02, 2010 15:53:56

Senility becomes a man ONLY if he sits with a smile all day long. Else, he's just a mad dog with rabies!

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written by Al ambia, July 02, 2010 15:48:23

"He said that it was “not right” for the former PM to assume that the Malays were constantly under siege and could not compete with the other races"
I another words,this senile old man is implying that the Malays here are weak.Bear in mind,whatever turmoil happening in this country is all cause by you

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written by Pegasus, July 02, 2010 15:46:14

Afraid of his personal fortunes, will be question when pakatan takes over the federal government over looting of 100billion $$$$$$

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written by Oscar Winner, July 02, 2010 15:45:30

TDM must be having serious hemorrhoids and can't seem to be able too sit still. So he has to stand up, and in so doing, might as well open his mouth and talk kok as he also enjoys tremendously all the limelight. Poor him, sounding like a man of unsound mind, It has to be because this time, both UMNO and PKR concur

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written by terence, July 02, 2010 15:45:19

Good Good!!! Keep on belasah Dr M. Teach this kurang ajar punya orang tua ini!

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written by jokersland, July 02, 2010 15:25:46

A very desperate man because of his ego. No heir to replace him in our local political arena. Must try and built up the momentum using what he know best, the racial card.

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written by justice seeker, July 02, 2010 15:21:06

Dr Mahathir suggested yesterday that future government leaders could open the immigration floodgates to dilute the number of Malays in the country.

HIS MOUTH BECOMES MORE STINKING WITH EACH DAY. IMAGINE THE STENCH HIS CARCASS
WILL EMIT THE DAY HE KAPUTS. BUT WE CANT WAIT FOR THAT DAY.