Military Veterans Launch Multicultural Politics - Parti Kemakmuran Negara

 Here is some good news. Some military veterans have decided to launch a new, multi-racial political party.  I wish them all the best. 

They have to work hard, work fast and most important of all they must work smart. Very smart. 

Maybe taking over the government is a bit ambitious but they can still win seats in the general elections.

But predictably their application to set up their party has been turned down. 

Here is the story:

 

https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2022/09/28/fed-up-with-race-based-parties-military-veterans-form-new-one-to-boost-multiculturalism/30294

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — Parti Kemakmuran Negara 

yet-to-be-registered political party formed by armed forces veterans 

strongly believe multiculturalism has eroded and needs to be rebuilt.

pro-tem president, retired Brigadier General Datuk Abdullah Mohamed, said they were staunchly against race-based parties such as Umno and Bersatu.

These parties don’t represent my men. We fought side by side. Many died, or have lost legs or gone blind,” he said of the soldiers who fought the communist insurgents between 1968 and 1989.

“My wingmen throughout the years have been Malay, Indian, Dayak, Chinese; and I trusted them with my life,” added Abdullah, who was a fighter pilot in the Royal Malaysian Air Force.

Abdullah said Malaysians need to “co-exist”

embrace inherent differences in religion, ethnicity, culture

He said that this must be done by making sure children from different ethnic backgrounds mingle.

discussing ideas for educational reforms
veterans who fought communists unhappy with the country
“We gave them a peaceful country in 1989,” he said.

corruption and nepotism become commonplace 
politicians play up racial issues for their own benefit.
political party to tackle national security, sliding ringgit, weak food security 

Parti Kemakmuran Negara is still not yet official.

submitted application on March 9, 2021 but rejected
The veterans then appealed the decision, and even took their case to court.

High Court ruled Home Minister must decide within 14 days from Sept 21.

able to garner support of half armed forces veterans up to 3 million people
talk about veterans political party around for past six years
veterans retired before 2013 not privy to higher pensions
60 to 70% veterans living below poverty line
currently in talks with Muda 

pending home minister’s decision on Parti Kemakmuran Negara’s registration

The views expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of MMKtT.