Umno must counter racial narrative on reshuffle, say analysts
Umno and other Malay parties in the government must actively counter the racial narrative played up by the opposition over the recent Cabinet reshuffle, say analysts.
Syaza Shukri of International Islamic University Malaysia said the matter should not be allowed to drag on so as to give the perception that parties like Umno were also dissatisfied with the appointments.
“As a strategic partner in the government, Umno must play an active role in controlling these racial narratives.
“Perhaps the matter can be discussed sensibly and constructively (among the unity government parties), to focus on the real needs of Malay residents in Kuala Lumpur,” she told FMT.
Universiti Malaya’s Awang Azman Awang Pawi agreed, saying Umno speaking up early to challenge the opposition’s narrative was crucial to prevent Perikatan Nasional…
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