Former Umno supreme council member Tajuddin Abdul Rahman said he felt the need to form a new NGO to champion Malay rights because other groups fighting for similar causes have been unable to achieve much in the past.
He also said he was motivated by organisations such as the Chinese educationist group Dong Zong which has made great strides in upholding their community’s education, culture, and language.
“But for us, where are the so-called Malay NGOs who wanted to be a platform to defend the race? There is some talk, but they did not achieve anything, it is just talk.
“It does not mean we oppose programmes from NGOs to help other races, they can do that.
“It is just that we are already lacking in energy and if we don’t use the available resources to defend the Malays, what will be left to us when their NGOs are already great?” Tajuddin said, as reported by Sinar Harian today.
The former Pasir Salak MP assured that his new NGO, Pasir Salak Bangkit, will focus on fighting for the rights of the Malays and will not be used for personal interests.
He said the NGO will monitor the implementation of government policies and programs related to the interests of the Malay community.
“We are not just an arbitrary NGO, we are an NGO that wants to defend the people, especially the Malays who are still left behind.
“So, it is not just for our own fun, we do not want this NGO to become a place to satisfy personal emotions or interests driven by publicity and positions,” Tajuddin said.
He was reportedly speaking to reporters while attending the Himpunan Melayu Bangkit (Rise of the Malays Rally) at Kampung Gajah, Pasir Salak, Perak last night.
The rally was attended by about 2,000 people. - Mkini
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