Malay Muslim leaders called upon to prioritise national unity

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SHAH ALAM – Malay Muslim leaders and political parties in the country must seek less divisive means of demonstrating their value to the Malay Muslim populace.

The Social Protection Contributors’ Advisory Association Malaysia (SPCAAM) said that if Malays stand united, non-Malays would also work towards fostering unity among communal political parties, ultimately benefiting all in a united Malaysia.

“It’s clear that those who sow discord among Malays are the ones who reap the benefits of keeping them divided.

“It’s undeniable that all Malaysians must ensure Malay unity for the collective happiness and peace in Malaysia.

“With the welfare of workers and the nation at heart, SPCAAM urges all Malay Muslim leaders and parties to mend the rifts within the Malay Muslim community, for the nation’s sake and the future of our children,” said SPCAAM president J. Solomon in a statement today.

SPCAAM said the Malay Muslim component is the nation’s foundation and as long as they are united, the rest, including workers, will also enjoy a strong, peaceful and prosperous Malaysia.

“When Malay Muslims are weakened and fragmented, the entire nation suffers from the recent negative repercussions.

“Lately, the depreciation of our ringgit has strained racial harmony, while justice has been blatantly disregarded, and the voices of the vulnerable have fallen on deaf ears, with arrogance seeping into the current administration,” Solomon said.

Solomon said SPCAAM is aware of the deteriorating state of affairs in the country and the 16 million workers, who make up almost half the population, suffer the brunt.

“What we noticed is that the current Malay parties are constantly trying to outdo each other on issues like race and religion, to prove to the Malay Muslim population that they are most capable of defending and promoting Malay Muslim rights and interests.

“In view of this we urge all Malay Muslim leaders and political parties to put all differences aside and find a common ground for the benefit and wellbeing of everyone in the country,” he added.