Andry L

Menteri Besar Perak Sarani A group of Dong Zong followers were waving Chinese flags in the procession. Some radical Malays were incensed, like those in the Pas and Umno Youth. Some believed this was a manifestation the Chinese were taking over the country Sarani explained that the Dong Zong Association is global, and some participants are from China. So, naturally, they waved Chinese flags, just like Malays parading Oxford Street in London would wave Malaysian flags. What's the problem? I suppose that's partly because Sarani belongs to the older Umno. Whether in Pas or Umno, the younger Malays nowadays are more worried about Malaysians of Chinese descent. The older Umno leaders have the proper perspective The prime minister must bring more older Umno leaders into the government to stem the tide of radicalism. If Malaysia wants to attract large numbers of visitors ( we have a well-known Tourism Minister), we must expect large numbers of people, especially from China. So this means more Chinese religious and cultural groups, Chinese restaurants, and Chinese sports and musical events. They have purchasing power, and so they will naturally overwhelm the minds of the Malays, especially those who think they are being taken over When the Indians start coming here in large droves ( remember, India is also a superpower), then the Malays in Perak will also feel threatened The Malay leaders in Pas and Umno Youth would have difficulty dealing with large foreign visitors So, the PM must expand the base of Malay leadership in the government to manage this Malay fear. Even PKR youth have become less tolerant of Chinese power There are older Umno leaders and Malay leaders from Sabah and Sarawak who can guide the country to a safer path. The PM needs help to stem this radicalism. The Police will not be enough Again, Sarani has handled the situation well

MPs must start doing real work PAS MPs do not understand that increasing the punishment for Shariah Criminal Offences does not mean sexual crimes are reduced, especially against children. The figures from the Police showed that. Can they do some work and get to know the causes? Do not just find the easy way. Give more powers to Shariah Court; that’s all they know Maybe Umno Youth should also do some work. Go down to the ground and be concerned about offences against children. Protect our children. Do not just seek instant popularity by asking for a new law to be created for “ insolence “ against the King. We have enough laws to protect the King Our young are exposed to all sorts of abuse and drug addiction. They are crying for help. Yet our MPs are not doing any thinking to find a real solution. I am glad Home Minister Saifuddin gave a lashing yesterday to those MPs. More can be done