The Malay-Muslim rally today featuring more than 1,000 protesters shows that the public is not happy with the Pakatan Harapan government, said former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.
He said events since May 9 have threatened Malay and Muslim institutions in the country.
"So they rose up on their own, because they are not comfortable with these (developments). Public support for Harapan is dropping further based on what they've done since May 9," Najib told reporters in Sungai Kandis today.
The Himpunan Kebangkitan Ummah (Rise of the Ummah) rally at Sultan Sulaiman Club in Kuala Lumpur this afternoon was backed by some 300 Malay-Muslim NGOs.
Also present were Umno and PAS leaders, as well as former minister Rais Yatim who is now a Bersatu member.
On Rais' attendance, Najib said the former was a champion of the Malay language.
"As a champion of the Malay language based on the federal constitution, his credibility would be questioned if he did not attend (the rally) or speak openly." he said.
Rais was among 20 speakers today who raised their concerns over a host of issues, including proposed recognition of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), alleged threats from the LGBT community, calls to strengthen the status of Bahasa Malaysia, as well as alleged loss of Malay reserve lands. - Mkini
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