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Non Malays at cross roads

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https://www.facebook.com/share/19vMP5PCNv/?mibextid=wwXIfr THIS is perhaps more relevant to Chinese Malaysians – both the older generation and those with Chinese education background – who have been accused of being unpatriotic and often told to "balik Tongsan" (return to China) for their poor command of the national language. On the other extreme, those who are fluent in Bahasa Melayu/Malaysia (BM) are viewed with suspicion – as if they are trying to trick or con the Malays. Both scenarios have led a dumbfounded licenced counsellor to wonder what actually is expected of non-Malays insofar as BM proficiency is concerned. "So, now non-Malays can't speak BM?" wondered Ann Wong who is also a digital creator in a Facebook post. "Didn't they just get angry that day, lambasting that every Malaysian citizen regardless of race so long as they're Malaysians, must speak BM – the official language of Malaysia?" Her poser une question came on ...

JOINT PRESS RELEASE: 24 CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS DEMAND PRIME MINISTER HONOUR REFORM PROMISES AND UPHOLD ORANG ASLI RIGHTS TO LAND

(English & Bahasa Malaysia] JOINT PRESS RELEASE: 24 CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS DEMAND PRIME MINISTER HONOUR REFORM PROMISES AND UPHOLD ORANG ASLI RIGHTS TO LAND 21 February 2026 - We, the undersigned civil society organisations and individuals, are deeply concerned by reports that, within a single month, several Orang Asli communities across Peninsular Malaysia have faced eviction, harassment, police arrests, sudden unannounced developments, and the removal of anti-logging blockades by authorities: ● ● ● ● In January 2026, it was reported that 51 residents, of 14 families, comprising an Orang Asli settlement in Bukit Bauk Forest Reserve in Dungun, Terengganu were facing eviction from their land by the State Government to make way for a religious education institution. While reports claimed that the community had only resided on the land since 2016, checks have found that the land formed part of the traditional customary land of the Orang Asli who ...

Firdaus Wong

https://focusmalaysia.my/firdaus-wongs-14-year-old-bt-bintang-islamic-evangelism-an-acid-test-for-hannah-yeohs-ft-ministership/?utm_source=Newswav&utm_medium=Website Sent from my iPhone

Appoint defence counsel – not halal food – should be priority for M’sian detained in Japan for fraud

https://focusmalaysia.my/appoint-defence-counsel-not-halal-food-should-be-priority-for-msian-detained-in-japan-for-fraud/ Sent from my iPhonen

Cabinet must meet immediately

Cabinet must meet immediately & direct the withdrawal  of  the PM's directive for 'cleaning-up' of 'illegal' temples   Ambiga   Sreenevasan  &  N  Surendran 15 February 2026   The concept of MADANI includes respect, trust and compassion. Yet there was nothing " Madani " about the recent "directive" issued by the Prime Minister in respect of purported 'illegal' temples and the order issued to local councils to remove them. This directive was unprecedented and has sent shock-waves.   For starters, only a court can declare with finality that a temple is occupying land illegally, and a court order is required before it can be demolished. And in no circumstances can temple management be labelled trespassers and police action taken against them. Neither does the argument hold water, that if it's on private land, vigilantism or self-help is allowed. If that were the case, it means if an assault or other criminal offence occurs on pri...

From Prof James Chin of UTAS

https://www.facebook.com/share/1C47EsiDGW/?mibextid=wwXIfr *From Prof James Chin* Let's be honest: I don't think MAS truly hates all Chinese people. He (and many in UMNO, Bersatu, and PAS) only dislike those Chinese who refuse to accept their "place" under KMI. They're fine with Chinese Malaysians; as long as they stay "second-class" and don't challenge Malay supremacy. This is the real root of racism in Malaysia. It's not just blind hatred based on race; it's a strict racial and religious hierarchy where Malays/Islam are at the top. KMI followers defend KMI fiercely because it brings them real benefits: economic perks, political power, and social status. The government has supported this system for over 50 years, so many Malays now see these privileges as their birthright. People like MAS know KMI is rooted in racism and bigotry, but it's also their most powerful political tool to win political office. KJ and MAS come from the s...

YBAM Urges Respect for Federal Court Rulings

YBAM Urges Respect for Federal Court Rulings: Conversion of Minors Must Require Consent of Both Parents The Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia (YBAM) expresses its regret over the position taken by the Attorney General's Chambers in the recent case involving Indira Gandhi, together with 13 others, who are challenging provisions in several state enactments that permit the unilateral conversion of minor children. As early as 2018, the Federal Court, in its judgment on the Indira Gandhi custody case, clearly ruled that the unilateral conversion of her children without the mother's consent was invalid. YBAM maintains that the best interests and overall welfare of minor children must be the paramount consideration in all such matters. Under the Federal Constitution, both father and mother enjoy equal legal rights with respect to the guardianship and education of their children. Only when consensus is reached by both father and mother can a child's religious freedom,...

Press statement from Sarawak NGO

🌀🌀🌀🌀 *PRESS STATEMENT* 29 January 2026 20.30pm In Support of Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi's Remarks 29 January 2026, We support the recent remarks by Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi, which reflect a concern long felt by many in Sarawak but often left unspoken. For years, politics in West Malaysia has been increasingly dominated by racial and religious narratives. Too many politicians and their supporters openly exploit race and faith as political tools. Public discourse is frequently poisoned by intolerance, extremist rhetoric, and divisive language, creating an atmosphere of constant tension and instability. This is not merely a political disagreement. It reflects a fundamental divergence in values and political culture. Sarawak, by contrast, has consistently upheld peace, moderation, and mutual respect among races and religions. Diversity here is not weaponised for political gain; it is a lived reality. Governance in Sarawak has focused on social harmon...