SHAH ALAM – Selangor Pas Youth chief Mohamed Sukri Omar said Malaysians should be more concerned about rising living costs and economic hardship than the so-called Green Wave, arguing that political stability through ‘ummah’ unity would benefit all communities.
In a Facebook post today, Sukri claimed that certain quarters had long portrayed the Green Wave as a threat, particularly to the non-Malay community, despite what he described as the more pressing challenges currently facing Malaysians.
"For a long time, certain quarters have sought to create the perception that the green wave is a threat that should be feared, particularly by the non-Malay community.
“This narrative has been repeated continuously, creating concerns that are not rooted in the realities faced by the people. However, the question is, what is truly threatening the people today?
"Is it a political wave that emerged through the democratic process or the growing economic pressures that are tightening their grip on people's lives?" he questioned.
Sukri said Malaysians are facing rising living costs, declining purchasing power, increasingly difficult employment prospects and economic uncertainty.
He said many small and medium-sized enterprises are struggling to survive, while some factories and companies have downsized, reduced their workforce or ceased operations.
He added that the growing movement for ‘ummah’ unity was not intended to marginalise any community, but to strengthen the unity of Malays and Muslims as the country's largest demographic in the interest of political stability.
"At the same time, the growing wave of ‘ummah’ unity is not intended to marginalise any race. Instead, it is an effort to unite the strength of the Malay and Muslim community as the country's largest group in order to create stronger political stability.
“Political stability has historically been an important foundation for economic growth, investor confidence, employment opportunities and social harmony.
“When the country's largest community is united, it becomes easier to govern effectively, producing benefits that extend to all Malaysians regardless of race, religion or background,” he said.
He urged voters to move away from fear-based politics and instead judge governments based on their ability to govern effectively, revive the economy, manage the cost of living and ensure national stability.
He said the time has come to replace politics driven by propaganda and fear with one centred on practical solutions.
Describing the Negeri Sembilan state election as an opportunity to bring about change, Sukri called for the formation of an administration that is more stable, has greater integrity and is more capable.
"’Ummah’ unity forms the foundation of stability. Stability creates prosperity and prosperity is the right of every Malaysian. Let us stand together in the wave of ‘ummah’ unity.
"Vote for Perikatan Nasional-Barisan Nasional in the Negeri Sembilan state election,” he wrote.