Urimai chairperson P Ramasamy is contemplating whether it is time for non-Malay communities to consider forming their own umbrella coalition to defend their “rapidly eroding rights” in what he describes as a fragmented and directionless Malaysia.
Commenting on former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s proposed “big umbrella” for the Malays, Ramasamy argued that the plight of non-Malays under the Pakatan Harapan and Anwar Ibrahim-led government is equally troubling.
He believes the signs are clear - without meaningful reform and inclusive governance, the entire nation faces an ominous and uncertain future.
“Anwar’s much-vaunted reform agenda has all but collapsed, replaced by political manoeuvring, favouritism, and family politics. The so-called reformist seems more focused on securing legal and constitutional immunity than delivering real change.
“DAP - once the voice of disillusioned Chinese Malaysians - has retreated into the politics of silence and complicity. Among Indian Malaysians, disillusionment with multiracial parties within the Harapan coalition began in 2023 and has since accelerated,” he said in a statement.
Future of all M’sians in question
Ramasamy asserted that Mahathir’s warning should not only concern the Malays, as the future of all Malaysians, including the native communities of Sabah and Sarawak, is now in question.
“Although Mahathir stopped short of detailing the exact economic, social, or political threats, his warning speaks to a broader fear: the current government’s inability to manage national affairs effectively.
“And while his message was targeted at Malays, its implications apply to every ethnic group in Malaysia,” Ramasamy said.
The former DAP leader noted that Mahathir’s emphasis on Malay solidarity appeared calculated, calling it an attempt to build a united front against the Anwar-led Madani government.
“Whether Malays will rally under his new political umbrella remains to be seen.
“Many have already shifted their allegiance from the Harapan coalition to the Perikatan Nasional opposition, which appears to support Mahathir’s latest initiative,” he added.
However, former law minister Zaid Ibrahim expressed scepticism that Mahathir’s new secretariat would achieve the intended results.
He said attempts to consolidate Malay political forces in the past have failed as major parties like Umno and PAS prioritised their own agendas.
“If we are serious about presenting a genuine alternative to the current administration and uniting the Malays under a broader national vision, then the solution lies not in reviving tired structures, but in building something new and credible,” he added. - Mkini
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