Selangor PKR election director Dr Sathia Prakash Nadarajan has criticised Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh over his call for his party to withdraw its support for the coalition government.
He described the move as an emotional manoeuvre that deliberately plays on religious and racial sentiments for short-term political gain, showing little regard for national stability.
“Such statements are not only emotionally driven, but clearly exploit Islam and Malay issues purely for political ‘mileage’, without considering the long-term impact on harmony.
“The narrative attempting to portray the country as being betrayed is a form of fear-based politics that is baseless and irresponsible. The position of Islam as the federal religion, as well as the special rights of Malays and bumiputera, remain protected under the administration, with no real threat whatsoever.
“Using religion as political leverage only further divides society rather than uniting the people,” Sathia (above) said in a statement today.
The PKR leader reminded that Islam never teaches the incitement of hatred or the sowing of fear.
“Using religion solely for political purposes is a betrayal of the values of justice and wisdom.
“The people are now far more concerned about the cost of living, job opportunities, and the future of the younger generation than political drama.
“Recklessly withdrawing support would only undermine investor confidence and slow down the economic recovery efforts being undertaken by the government,” he added.
‘Don’t shy away’
Yesterday, Akmal did not hold back in urging Umno to withdraw from the coalition government and assume the role of opposition to revitalise the party.
Speaking at the Umno Youth Special Convention in Kuala Lumpur, he addressed the party’s position within the coalition government and encouraged members and leaders not to shy away from embracing the responsibilities of the opposition.
He further claimed that Umno’s so-called “red lines” had been crossed by certain quarters within the coalition government, particularly DAP.
“When the principles of cooperation are violated, and our dignity is not respected, then enough is enough for Umno (in the coalition government). Let them govern this country, and we become the opposition," he said.
Akmal's calls for his party’s exit from the coalition government come amid the wing’s dissatisfaction with DAP.
Previously, he criticised DAP’s Puchong MP Yeo Bee Yin, who celebrated a court decision rejecting former premier Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest bid.
Yeo’s statement drew criticism from Umno leaders, including Zahid, who urged that no one should “pour fuel on the fire”. - Mkini
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