According to Bersatu supreme council member Saifuddin Abdullah, PN is a moderate coalition that can lead a democratic country. "I think moderation can be achieved. We must remember that PAS fielded non-Malay, non-Muslim candidates in the 15th general election (GE15).

"PAS also has a senator of Indian descent, so that shows PAS is not extreme," the Indera Mahkota MP (above) told reporters after a PN ceramah session at Taman Mahsuri in Padang Serai last night.

Saifuddin further stressed that the PAS administrations in Kelantan, Terengganu and Kedah prove that the party is not extremist. "The biggest Buddha statue in Southeast Asia used to be in Kelantan, while Kedah recorded the highest foreign investment in 2021.

"These are important indications that PAS is not an extremist party as painted by certain quarters."

Malays support PAS, PN

RZee : How this man has changed is unbelievable. PAS using the words communist christianisation, faeces etc on DAP and non Malays is not extreme ? It’s ok ?

franklyspeaking : DAP also has huge support of 40 MPs in Parliament. But why DAP is extreme in eyes of PN? PAS has accused DAP for having communist agenda while Bersatu implied that PH (read DAP) has Christianisation agenda.

All these has the characteristics of hate speech, an intentional act to incite racial tension, and to polarise the society along racial and religious lines. All these extreme actions have inflicted much damage to our multi-racial, multi-cultural and multi-region society..

Politics, politicians and political parties from all sides must be shameful for their extreme views, endorsing race superiority and taking discriminatory positions. Majority of the electorate has rejected such stands and narratives. Stop it!

UNDECIDED : Extreme is when PAS's top leader does not want non Muslims to hold high office in Government.

Extreme is when PAS calls DAP leaders as well as supporters as communists.

Extreme is when PAS impose restrictions to peoples livelihood by banning liquor, gambling, concerts etc

Extreme is when PAS does not follow even the Sultan of Selangor's advice on Bon Odori when he is the head of Islam.

Saifuddin, if you think the above acts are not extreme, you can also be classified as an extremist.

apanama is back : While PAS called DAP communist, I will call PAS extreme. That non-Malay candidates for GE15 and ONE Indian senator are just a hogwash since PAS is masquerading as moderate.

The non-Malay/non-Muslim associate members are just a cosmetic dressing up. PAS under Abdul Hadi Awang is NOT moderate. They are extreme!

The Hatemongers

In most of the attacks, Harapan component DAP has been on the receiving end. In a post on its Facebook page today, the Islamist party relayed its "condolences" to Umno, for finally doing DAP's bidding by working together in the government.

"Now the Umno grassroots have to accept the fact that DAP cannot be 'disturbed' again. Umno members also have to accept that communists are now the country's heroes, as preached by DAP leaders.

"Umno, which once fought for the country's independence, has to now help DAP rewrite the country's independence history. Congratulations DAP, condolences to Umno," read the statement by PAS’ central committee.

The message further alleged that Umno is "forced" to submit to DAP as the latter has the highest seat count in Harapan.

"The choice has been made, positions have been offered, like it or not, Umno has to accept and cater to DAP's wishes," PAS said, further alleging that Umno leaders who voiced out against the party working with DAP have been sidelined.

Leading the charge in PAS’ attacks is its president Abdul Hadi Awang (above, right), who last week accused DAP of promoting Islamophobia.

Krabian : What can Mooyiddin do? He has been reduced to just a pawn in the PAS chessboard. Mooyiddin is more worry about the scrutinization of the RM600 billion Covid-19 disbursement funds during his rule.

JazliSalleh : We are sorry that PAS which was once an islamic party is prone to lying and hatemongering today which Islam despises. Under Hadi Islam's image had been tarnished. Hope Anwar, Umno, PKR and Amanah can help bring back and practice the true teachings of Islam as it ought to be than be hoodwinked by Hadi's pseudo beliefs.

coolhand : Moo has lost out to Lebai Hadi even in the opposition leadership. Just imagine what if they were in power!

In his speech at an event in Tambun, Perak this afternoon, the 10th premier said he has presented the names of ministers to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong when he had an audience with the monarch earlier today.

"I have decided to present (the list of names) to Tuanku, and God willing, I will announce the cabinet line-up this evening," Anwar said in his speech during a kenduri rakyat (feast for the people) event.

According to the premier, he had discussed with Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah several times to make sure that the cabinet can be formed as soon as possible.

An Umno source has revealed that the Bagan Datuk MP has been nominated to take up the post, in line with his position as party leader. "Almost certainly the Umno president is deputy prime minister, that's all I can say, God willing," he told Malaysiakini.

However, sources did not reveal which ministry was proposed for Zahid to lead.  Before this, speculations were rife that Zahid would fill the DPM post that was dedicated to BN as the main coalition partner of the new government.

Even some party leaders such as Umno supreme council member Mohd Razlan Rafii felt that Zahid should be given the position to stabilise the government. Yesterday, former Umno secretary-general Annuar Musa stated that cabinet positions should follow the party hierarchy and that the prime minister should not take Umno's support lightly.

Earlier this morning, Anwar appeared before the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, who is believed to have been presented with the new cabinet line-up.

Vulcan King : PN cybertroopers will comment left and right attacking PM Annuar for including Zahid in the cabinet as they are angry with him for derailing their plot to take over the Federal government.

Just ignore anyone against on your decision as stupid and traitors and let them go fly kites in Kelantsn or Trengganu with Hadi and 1st back door chief in Johor. Zahid and UMNO in particular really taught the party totally compromised with FROGS a lesson they will never forget. Zahid and UMNO senior members are in fullstop.

Gerard Lourdesamy : I welcome Zahid's appointment as DPM1. It will ensure that the government remains strong and stable. Only Zahid can control Umno and BN effectively.

apanama is back : Now Zahid Hamidi is 'budak baik'. When KJ was talking about reforming UMNO Baru during his campaign trail at Sungai Buloh, I was thinking what reformasi was he talking about.

Now UMNO Baru could be already reformed by joining 'reformasi' Harapan as unity government. KJ, UMNO Baru 'sudah reform' and become 'budak baik'. With Zahid's confirmed appointment as DPM will be known in next few hours, around evening, UMNO Baru is confirmed had been cleaned and no more corrupted.

Next time remember, ONE vote for Harapan is one vote for UMNO Baru and ONE vote for Anwar is ONE vote for Zahid. My mantra of "Land of endless possibilities" will always proven right and correct, again and again. The above is fast becoming a joke around kopitiam and online dicussion.

However, what options do Anwar have when he need to appease all these fellows. Yes, SECULAR Malaysia comes first and need to be saved. That is the first priority. Good luck to all the cabinet appointees.

However, TikTok was not able to verify who paid for the videos.

The authorities have summoned the social media platform over the paid content.

Previously, a PN-linked page was only found to have had paid advertisements disparaging Anwar Ibrahim by linking him to Israel and twisting historical facts.

The statement, which was purportedly issued by PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan, stated that this was to increase PAS and Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) chances of winning the Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Negeri Sembilan state elections next year.

“This requirement is needed because Selangor and Negeri Sembilan have become PAS’ focus areas in taking over the state leadership.

“Central PAS expects the action councils to take responsibility for transferring all out-of-state voters to fulfil the party’s wishes,” read the purported statement dated yesterday (Nov 30). It added that PAS was confident of winning state seats in Kelantan and Terengganu for the upcoming state elections, following the party’s victory in securing over 40 MP in the 15th general election (GE15).

Léon Moch : It may sound like a clever strategy. However, it all depends on whether the out-of-towners are willing to live under PAS rule. They have been voting PAS without such concerns thus far as they don't live in the East Coast.

They go back there once in a while to visit their folks and then return to the comforts and facilities of Klang Valley. East Coast folks who actually live in the East Coast have written and posted videos on how they abhor such voters as they are are the ones who have to live with the consequences of the votes by out-of-towners.

Even those who return to the East Coast once in a while have complained about the water quality that makes taking showers, ablution and basic hygiene difficult. So if it comes to voting towards PAS rule in the states they are living in, perhaps the out-of-town voters might think twice before voting the same way as before.

Anonymous124883939 : Can copy the idea. we can change address to kampung area. To win the city seats , they need more than 50k people per seats due to huge population in city area. We only need change around 5k people to beat then in small parliament area.

Krabian : PAS is still obsess with greed, power and position. Missing out on Putrajaya after GE15 must have driven them nut.

The popular and well-respected Nurul Izzah won the Permatang Pauh constituency in Penang at the 2018 general election with a majority of more than 15,600.

This time around, she lost to a PAS cleric.

Anwar’s ascent to the prime minister’s job after a career of extraordinary setbacks has gathered the most attention internationally – his daughter’s loss the obvious sour note – but the success of PAS has been a victory that was decades in the making.

If an announcement is made, however, it is not likely that those named will be sworn in on the same day.

The prime minister is scheduled to be in Perak for a list of programmes until the afternoon, including having an audience with Perak Ruler, Sultan Nazrin Shah.

The Straits Times, citing sources, said Istana Negara has also not added a swearing-in ceremony to its itinerary for tomorrow.

WhiteWhale3947 : AI has been saying and doing the rights things since his appointment. Ultimately we need stability so that the Cabinet can function effectively.

I am sure AI is mindful that he needs to implement the PH manifesto so the right people in the right Ministries is important while maintaining the balance and stability. So let’s give him space to make the appointments.

Pemilihan speaker bagi penggal Parlimen baharu menjadi agenda utama apabila Dewan Rakyat bersidang selama dua hari bermula 19 Dis ini.

Azhar Harun ialah speaker Dewan Rakyat ketika ini. Dalam notis kepada Ahli Parlimen pada sidang itu, Setiausaha Dewan Rakyat, Nizam Mydin Bacha Mydin, berkata selepas pemilihan speaker.

State Syariah Implementation, Education and Higher Education committee chairperson Satiful Bahri Mamat said the amendments were aimed at improving the state’s Syariah Criminal Offences (Punishments) Enactment 2001, which includes the addition of four new sections and 21 amendments to the existing punishments.

The four new sections include offences for Section 3A (witchcraft and black magic), 29A (pregnancy or giving birth out of wedlock), 33A (women acting as men) and 36A (sodomy ‘preparation’)(persediaan melakukan liwat).

“Several additions and amendments have been made where the basis for the amendment is to replace in accordance to the current terms,” Satiful (above) was reported as saying by Sinar Harian.

Anonymous#$& : There you go, sign of horns showing under their turban.

Knucklehead : Bagus lah, sekarang semua anak-anak muda akan berhijrah ke Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. Terangganu lama-lama akan jadi macam Kelantan. Go ask the oil men in Kerteh, when they want some good food and entertainment, they drive to Cherating. There is nothing much in Kerteh although it is an oil town. Such a shame! Will never progress. Anyway, people vote for PAS, let them remain as past-tense state. Adios!

Daeng Lajib : You can amend whatever you like provided it is not ultra vires and most importantly constitutional. From another perspective, this group of people are introducing some sort ideology to topple the existing system. To me, it is the same like any other ideology supporters who try to overturn the current system including the former PKM.

Guglu : How do you define sodomy preparation? If you cannot define it, how are you going to implement it. It is not that I reject the idea, I just need some clarifications.

Knucklehead : sodomy preparation = bending over

One can't bend over if you are in Terangganu or risk being charged for "sodomy preparation"

#BahanKetawa #ModalStandupComedian

Information Commissioner Uday Mahurkar noted that the order violated constitutional provisions that state “taxpayers’ money will not be used to favour any particular religion” when he heard an RTI request from an activist seeking information about the salaries paid to imams by the Delhi government and the Delhi Waqf Board.

In 1993, the Supreme Court ordered the waqf board to pay imams in mosques it administered after the All India Imam Organization filed a petition.

In order to maintain equality among all religions in terms of monthly remuneration to priests of various religions at the expense of the public exchequer — both central and states — and other matters, he has directed that a copy of his order be sent to the Union law minister with appropriate action.

“Further with regard to the judgment by the Supreme Court in the case between the ‘All India Imam Organisation and … vs Union Of India And Ors’ on 13 May, 1993, that opened the doors to special financial benefits from public treasury to only imams and muezzins in mosques, the commission observes that the highest court of the country in passing this order acted in violation of the provisions of the Constitution, particularly Article 27, which says tax payers money will not be used to favour any particular religion,” Mahurkar said.

On December 1, Mumbai Police arrested Mobeen Chand Mohammad Shaikh and Mohammad Naqeeb Sadrealam Ansari for harassing a Korean woman vlogger in Khar. In a statement, the police said, “Two youths – Mobeen Chand Mohammad Shaikh and Mohammad Naqeeb Sadrealam Ansari – arrested for allegedly molesting a Korean woman YouTuber during a live streaming. Khar Police registered an FIR u/s 354 IPC and arrested both of them.” 

On November 29, Korean Twitch streamer Hyojeong, who goes by the handle ‘Mhyochi’ on the streaming platform and social media, was harassed in Khar, Mumbai, by two young men who have been identified as Mobeen Chand Mohammad Shaikh and Mohammad Naqeeb Sadrealam Ansari. Mhyochi is currently on a trip to India and regularly streaming her journey on her Twitch channel.

The event will take place at 1.45pm at the Masjid Muhammad Al-Fateh mosque in Taman Jati, Ipoh - within the Tambun constituency, which Anwar represents.

According to a press invitation sent out by the Perak Information Department, Anwar will be performing Friday prayers at the mosque.

Perak Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad was also scheduled to be at the event.

YellowHare9477 : Meaning cabinet announcement delayed to next week?

ScarletGoat4750 : "Kenduri rakyat" - please ensure the money to host this event is from the legitimate donors, PKR's party money or own money. Don't use money from the Government, be it Federal or State.

Reminding the Bersatu information chief that PN comprises frogs who deserted Umno, Puad said it is the anti-hopping legislation that is keeping the coalition intact.

“Without the Act, many of its MPs would have switched parties…

“His party should be grateful to BN. The (anti-hopping) law was drafted and passed when a BN leader was the prime minister,” he said in a Facebook post.

According to Puad, this was proven when PN was unable to prevent GRS, which consists of MPs who are Bersatu members, from supporting Pakatan Harapan chairperson Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister.

The anti-hopping law, gazetted on Sept 6, was a key component of the confidence and supply agreement (CSA) inked by former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob's administration and Harapan.

Puad also said that BN had joined the “unity government” based on “trust”.

sunshine : PN sudah lama jadi katak ...baru sedar kah?

NoobMaster69 : There are many species of frogs in this world. Some are good and some are bad. Those who are in PN are the worst!

PiMaiPiMaiTangTu : One saiful Pon si katak kan?

Our Local PAS Taliban

State executive councillor Alias Razak explained that this was not a new rule but an existing licensing regulation under the jurisdiction of the local government.

"The hair salon or barbershop, be it run by Muslims or non-Muslims, is not allowed to provide haircut services for both men and women at the same time," he was quoted as saying by Sin Chew Daily.

The operators must abide by the licensing regulations or else they will be fined or their licence will be revoked, the state housing and local government committee chairperson warned.

Raikonen : It is lucky that pn didnt form the federal government, if not we will have all these unfair rules shoved down our throats

PurpleBison8176 : Holy sheet

Dino : This is why the non malays dont like Pas

GreenBear : PAS Lebais are soo hamsap, they can't go and get a haircut without getting a boner. Sex crazed party!

“The alliance has definitely made an impact on youths who voted Perikatan Nasional (in the general election) for a government that is clean, free of corruption and stable,” said Tioman PAS Youth secretary Khairul Izwan Ghazali.

Describing the constituency as crucial for PN, he urged voters living outside of Tioman to return home to cast their ballots.

Khairul was responding to a question by Harakahdaily if the Harapan-BN union in Pahang left an impression on youths with regard to the interests of the Malay race and Islam.

Fair minded Senior Citizen : And the youth will stay green and immature and undeveloped till the cows come home. PAS has ruined the youth.

Nuyiko : Youth will not enjoy concert, even social media and internet if Pas is fully in charged. Pas will even tell them what is dressing decently.

After all, Harapan has 82 seats, Umno/BN 30, and Sarawak’s GPS 23, giving just these three coalitions a clear majority of 135 in the 222-seat Parliament. Thus, cabinet positions should be given in proportion to the seats held by these parties with exceptions made for one or two ministers for Sabah.

But first the thorny issue of DPMs. The PM is from Harapan and if anything happens to him, the one to succeed him should be from Harapan as reflected by the numbers. To ensure a smooth transition that means there should be a Harapan DPM now in addition to one from Umno and GPS.

Here’s the thorny part. We all know that under the law one is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

But does that mean that a person who has the proverbial sword hanging over his head can be made DPM or even minister? No! Unless it is pretty obvious that they are being fixed.

Looking at the various court clusters and the ongoing court cases, the indications are that none of them falls into the category. Thus it might be an excellent idea to simply exclude all people facing court cases from any ministerial position and thereby avoiding needless controversy.

Commenting on the formation of the new cabinet, Annuar reminded Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim that he should choose cabinet members from Umno according to the party hierarchy.

He said Umno should not be taken for granted and its decision to support the government must be respected by all including the Pakatan Harapan chairperson.

"Umno through its supreme council had made a decision to participate in this unity government. It is a party decision that should be respected not only by party members but also Anwar as the leader of the government.

Krabian : Pre GE15, blowing trumpet when not nominated.

Post GE15, blowing tuba when Harapan won majority.

Now pre Cabinet formation, blowing hot air.

He said this is why Pakatan Harapan joined forces with BN and others, in order to repel threats to the country.

Speaking for the first time at a BN-organised ceramah in Rompin, Pahang last night, Mohamad said while anyone can be criticised, there are lines that should not be crossed.

"Lately, Malaysia is overcome by ideologies that are unsettling. "I can criticise Umno, whack BN, criticise or whack DAP, but there is a limit. "It must not go back to how it once was, to the point that Umno was declared kafir (infidels)," he added.

The Amanah president said the culture of takfiri (declaring others as kafir) is on the rise again - and warned that it could ruin Malaysia as it had ruined other Muslim states such as Somalia.

PAS had not recently declared any of its rivals as kafir.

TTSH : I too would like to know the source of funds for PAS during GE15 campaign. Kelantan is in deficit. Surely they could not have turned wealthy overnight?

He said the decision will be made by the top leaders. "Our cooperation is still being negotiated. The child that has been born doesn't have a name yet.

"But our team is discussing between BN, Harapan, and others, what to name our coalition.  "We leave it to the leadership," Mohamad (above), who is known as Mat Sabu, said during a BN ceramah in Rompin, Pahang last night.

The Amanah president had graced the ceramah in Rompin to campaign for BN's incumbent for the Tioman state seat Mohd Johari Hussain - whom he referred to as "our candidate".

IronMan : Pakatan Avengers Assembled.

GoldenLeopard8927 : No need fancy name. Just get on the ground and fix the problems.

At least one of the postings Malaysiakini sighted tried to link the video to the newly formed federal government, while most others merely urged for an explanation of the incident.

The posting, from a page that posts exclusively on politics, claimed it has only been a few days since Harapan’s administration and there is now provocation from those who were previously afraid to speak out.

It also questioned whether the people in the video were from “Harapan, DAP, PKR or BN who just joined the new club”.

MS : Bersatu and PAS will stop at nothing. Their extremism mixed with lies and hate for their political enemies will keep fueling this campaign to subvert the government by any means possible. Unless and until AI puts a stop to it by using every tool available to him, the process of destabilizing the country will continue.

Anonymous 79 : Here we go again. Last time got Icerd to incite the people. Now this people is using new tactic to incite people. For the power, this people really willing to do anything. Why Authorities until now don't take action?

NoobMaster69 : The video was taken during December 2019. Who was the Home Minister during that time? Muhyiddin Yassin. PN Chairman Another video taken during September 2022.

Who was the Home Minister during that time? Hamzah Zainuddin. PN SG Muhyiddin Yassin mentioned that he has source within the Jewish/Israel group. For a country that have no connection to Israel why would he have so much access to this information.

Think about it. Who is the real traitor here. We know what PN are willing to do to get back in power.

Its president Karen Cheah said the idea by the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir for the removal of the prime minister’s power to appoint JAC members would ensure that its composition does not carry the interests of any party.

In a statement today, Cheah said the Malaysian Bar had previously submitted more than 60 working papers to the Institutional Reforms Committee (IRC) in 2018 to initiate progress in working towards a matured and truly democratic nation.

One of the papers that the Malaysian Bar advocated, she said, was a review of the JAC Commission Act 2009.

Wang dgn jumlah yg sebesar ini, jgn dibiarkan berlalu begitu saja. Isu ini mesti disiasat keakar umbi. Setiap ringgit wang negara mesti diuruskan dgn penuh tanggungjawab dan penuh amanah.

According to a notice sent out to MPs today, the first order of business will be the election of the Dewan Rakyat speaker. This process will be the first test of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's majority.

This will be followed by the swearing-in ceremony for MPs and the election of the deputy Dewan Rakyat speakers.  A motion of confidence on the prime minister was listed as the eighth item on the agenda.

As the swearing-in ceremony is expected to last no more than three hours, the tabling of the motion of confidence will most likely happen on Dec 19. The final agenda will be the bills and other government business.

Sun : Dato Mohd Ariff as Speaker, please. He was fair, dignified and commanded the respect of MPs on both sides. He knows the law as well. Art can be disposed as art of no value. Hope he spends his retirement reflecting on his shameful execution of duties.

Heartbreaker : Bring back Tan Sri Dato' Mohamad Ariff bin Md Yusof as Speaker of the August House. He excels the first time.

GalaxyM : Sack that opportunistic Speaker and the betrayal committed deputy speaker.Both are of garbage material!

Shibboleth : The first order of business when Parliament sit on the 19th of Dec, is to sack the author of the " art of the matter"

Man on the Silver Mountain : He is probably the worst Speaker that we ever had in a long time. We would be glad to see the end of him. Don't want even to mention his name because the glamour is antithetical to his action.

He deciphers the strategy of 'Hitler to make it fail. The film recounts this crucial turning point in World War II where questions of geopolitics (the difficult alliance between London, Moscow and Washington), the various military strategies and technological prowess as well as the fate of the young soldiers who attacked the wall of the Atlantic will pay a heavy price. The landing will be told here in the style of a play with its intrigues, its dramas, the art of bluffing and the fate of the world being played out.

0:00 The video shows the Oura and Asahicho area minutes before the tsunami. The water recedes, some boats move away from the coast escaping from the tsunami.

3:01 The tide begins to return and the sea level rises rapidly. 6:20 The water becomes a violent torrent, begins to drag boats and overflows towards the city.

10:27 The tsunami arrives in full force, destroying everything in its path. The Asahicho area is completely submerged.

11:48 State of the Kesennuma Fishing Port during the tsunami.

12:57 Status of the Uoichibamae area and the Kesennuma Shark Museum.

14:05 The water begins to recede.

14:53 A fire starts in the Kesennuma City caused by debris.

17:07 Aftermath of the tsunami in the Kesennuma City and surroundings.

Duration: 41:11

This came after the Conference of Rulers urged leaders to not raise racial and religious issues with the purpose of incitement.

CCM said the institution of constitutional monarchy is a great blessing to the nation as the Council of Rulers had ameliorated and moderated the excesses of acrimonious party politics in Malaysia.

"The role and wise leadership especially of our king, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, in promoting a politics of reconciliation and unity to replace toxic politics, has borne much fruit in preparing Malaysia for a phase of coalition politics," its secretary-general Jonathan Jesudas said in a statement today.

Steven Ong : Abim and all the religious authorities should reason deeply and ends the religious tension which leads to racist tension by accepting that all religions be treated equally . One may claim one is superior to the others but let all be treated equally .

Then there will be no more tension as each accept one another as religions yet to be proven correct in the future. It is the discriminating policies and mistreatment of religions that leads to disunity and tension. Hope all will get the facts and truth and start to live togteher as one human community in Malaysia and the world.

Start to reason now before its too late. One simple analogy to think soundly . If one believes one is superior than the others , reason carefully that the others may also have the same belief as one. So, it sjust a belief and faith . One should show by one's examples how to be good and loving in this world 

While party flags, posters and banners can be seen dotting areas such as the Padang Serai town, Lunas, Paya Besar and the Kulim Hi-tech Park, most of the constituency does not appear to have been “infected with election fever”.

There have also been very few big names from any of the parties going down to campaign in Padang Serai thus far, though more are expected in the second half of the campaign.

The less intense campaigning may be due to the kerfuffle surrounding the recent appointment of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim following the conclusion of GE15, which saw Pakatan Harapan and BN coming together with GPS, GRS and Warisan to form the federal government.

It was not an overnight phenomenon – it had been happening over the years with politicians playing the Zionist-Israeli card and stoking the fire with wayward statements – renunciations and diatribes against the minority races who happen to profess a different religion.

With arms akimbo watching a spectacle before their eyes, enforcement agencies, although not enjoying them, pretended they not only did not see or hear anything but deemed that such events did not take place.

Two days after GE15, Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani (above) warned social media users against uploading content that would threaten public safety and order.

From the playbook of the Muslim Brotherhood

- Leigh Brackett

COMMENT | There is this tendency to believe that religious and racial extremism in this country could be countered without a response from the state security apparatus.

A belief that the danger posed by the racial and religious agitations of Perikatan Nasional (PN) and PAS specifically are merely bumps on the road to a brighter dawn in Malaysia. I submit that the religious and racial provocations are in reality the coming storm. 

Moreover, if there is no response from the state security apparatus, what we are going to be dealing with is the violent fallout from these extremists being denied political power by not only the electoral process but also by the political establishment.

However, a decision from the coalition's top leadership on the matter is still pending, the menteri besar added. "It will be decided by the Harapan leadership. We will adhere to any decision made.

"At the state level, I have no problems. As we can see, during the (ongoing) state assembly sitting, everything is peaceful and there is cooperation," he was reported as saying by Utusan Malaysia. Harapan has 20 of the 36 state assembly seats while the rest are BN’s.

Krabian : This is the best opportunity for UMNO to return to middle path for a better Malaysia. PAS and Bersatu must not be allowed to rule the land again.