Dr M serves another Anwar bashing with a dollop of spin

Mamakthir

Malaysiakini : Dr Mahathir Mohamad fired another salvo at Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim but appeared to take the latter’s words out of context. According to the former premier, the new government has “ruled that the people must not talk about race and religion.”

However, there is no such ban and the prime minister’s recent warning of zero tolerance was aimed at those who incited racial and religious sentiments.

Mahathir had raised this in his latest media statement this evening, in which he reiterated the allegation that the government was behind several venues cancelling the booking for his planned Malay people’s proclamation gathering.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim

“Obviously, this rule is directed at the Malays,” he said.

“This rule is in fact racist because it denies the rights of the Malays. Talking about multiracialism and multi-religion is okay. It is okay because it is in favour of the other races. This is also racist.

“No one can deny that in this country, the Malays are faced with many problems. It is obvious that if these problems are not tackled now they will get worse. The government knows this.

“Its (the government’s alleged) ban on the Malays discussing their problems and finding ways to overcome them is at best undemocratic and is anti-Malay. That again is racist,” he added.

White Mamba : I would suggest Mkini and other news media stop reporting about Mahathir. He is no longer newsworthy. IIn fact he is slowly sliding into dementia. STOP GIVING HIM SPACE IN MKINI!!

TC : M has been accused of stealing and hoarding billions for the last few decades. M recent behaviour is clear signs of a cornered animal

BlueBird : Org tua ini memang gatal. Dia tak boleh duduk diam, suka kacau org dengan mengeluarkan kata2 hasutan. Yang anih ialah mengapa beliau belum ditangkap. Pdrm tlg jalankan tugas without fear or favour. Mula dengan panggil dia ke Bkt.Aman utk ambil statement.

Ruslan Bahari : Dear Mahathir, Here is the response from Malaysian's Endangered Life United Against Tun, or MELUAT:

POINT 1:The Malays have never controlled the nation’s economy. Even their little stalls have been taken by others. We wonder why 60 years of BN rule, ⅓ with you in the lead still lead to this state you claim to be. Should BN leaders be blamed, with 33% hung on your neck?

POINT 2: Of late, the only power they possessed, political power, has also slipped out of their hands. We state that power can only be lost if it is poorly managed, because with power comes responsibility. You lose power if you are irresponsible in discharging it. The fault lies with Malay leaders.

POINT 3: The fate of the Malays at present and in the future can no longer be determined by them. Why? Because you won't allow a democratically-elected government to rule? Or is this just a statement unpacked by facts?

POINT 4: The cause for this is the carelessness of Malay leaders themselves. See our response to Point 2. Since you lead the nation for some 24 years, you must shoulder the blame of carelessness as well.

POINT 5: The Malay party built on the foundation of religion, race and nation has been turned into a party to enrich oneself. You were the leader of that party for a long time, so it would be apt to say you sowed the seed of this state.

POINT 6: Jostling for power and money has destroyed Malay unity. Did you not start many political parties after you left UMNO? Are you admitting to being the cause?

POINT 7: The Malays are so weak that even the sovereignty of their homeland will slip from their hands. Their future is bleak. Poverty is forcing the Malays to sell their lands.

Again, what is the fact behind this claim? If Malays are weak, could it be that your party, then and now, is the cause of it? Why are the Malays so poor, when you had 24 years to ensure they are not poor? Cakap senang, Mahathir oi. Try using your logic mind and perhaps, try admitting some fault.

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