Stop Blaming Chinese For Everything Rowdy Amanah Mp Slams Opposition For Racial Politics

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“LOSE an election, blame the Chinese. Even when a person falls from a motorcycle, they blame the Chinese.”
That was the unequivocal message from Hulu Langat MP Mohd Sany Hamzan in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday who launched into a tirade in the Dewan Rakyat.
Apparently responding to the subject of ‘unity’ by PAS Permatang Pauh MP Muhammad Fawwaz Mohamad Jan, the Amanah lawmaker launched into his impassioned plea to stop demonising the Malaysian Chinese community.

“After nearly 68 years of independence, Malaysia’s political culture should be more mature and civilised, instead of being driven by blame and racial hatred,” admonished the Amanah elections director.
In a climate that has become incredibly over-heated with racial invective from both sides of the political divide, perhaps the 46-year-old first-term MP’s rhetoric is a timely reminder to stop fanning the flames of disharmony in the country.
Those adopting a more sceptical view will see this as nothing more than an attempt to win non-Malay votes by Amanah.
Sany’s fiery speech as highlighted on Lumi News Malaysia’s Facebook and Instagram pages caught the attention of more than a few commenters who applauded the Madani legislator for promoting unity instead of driving further schisms into an already fractured society.
The tactic seems to work as the message of solidarity got plenty of “likes” from Chinese commenters.

One commenter even suggested putting the Pakatan Harapan (PH) politician’s speech to music, replicating a similar stunt in Taiwan.
Editor’s Note: The song entitled Meichuxi in Chinese (literally, “Good for Nothing”) features lyrics derived from a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Wang Shih-chien. Netizens used it to lampoon Taiwan’s DPP and “Taiwan independence” separatists.

Referencing a learned academic’s dubious claims about Malay shipbuilding prowess as well as the ability to defy gravity, one commenter sought to hammer home the point that despite being a minority group, the Chinese still found ways to excel without resorting to tall tales.

It was also observed that too many politicians are harping on the same old issues while pointing at the Chinese community and DAP as scapegoats.

It is time to accept that the Chinese and Indians are part of Malaysia and the way to win their votes is to praise as opposed to demonise, them. Surely, politicians here do not need lessons on this, lamented one weary citizen.
Perhaps summing up the mood of many non-Malays, one commenter contended that “we are all Malaysians regardless of race (and) would always respect the majority”.

Praising the Amanah MP’s message of unity, another wondered aloud just how prosperous, peaceful and harmonious the country would be if “every MP shares a similar maturity (mindset)”.

This being Malaysia where identity politics has a deep-rooted hold on society, it may just be wishful thinking. Or can the electorate finally rise above the invective and reject racial politics?
On a more pragmatic note, the Chinese (and non-Malays) are expected to be kingmakers at the next general elections.
This message to stop blaming the Chinese may be the beginning of a charm offensive that gives PH full control of Putrajaya sans the need for any messy coalitions. –  Focus Malaysia

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