Only a moderate Malaysia that respects the rights of all races, religions and backgrounds in a diverse community, can succeed in implementing shared prosperity

Only a Moderate Malaysia that respects the rights of all races, religions and backgrounds in a diverse community, can succeed in implementing Shared Prosperity. Lately, certain parties wish to reject this Moderate Malaysia approach by playing up race and religion and fomenting hatred with lies to run down the present Federal Government.

Sabah and Sarawak should step up to be the key decision makers to reject this irresponsible fascist and racist politics. By adhering to the basic principle of a Moderate Malaysia as outlined in the Federal Constitution, every Malaysian is part of the national fabric of unity, that is inclusive, not exclusive, and recognises differences without any discrimination, and shares responsibilities towards our problems and challenges (especially in achieving Shared Prosperity).

Only a full and unequivocal support for a Moderate Malaysia that does not single out minorities to blame, but is focused on wealth-creation and equitable distribution of wealth from Sabah and Sarawak will ensure that the racists and religious extremists will not succeed in attaining power. Such support for a Moderate Malaysia with Shared Prosperity will also benefit Sabah and Sarawak due to the present Federal Government’s commitment towards fulfilling our Pakatan Harapan General Election Manifesto. Even though some of these promises need time to enable our fiscal position to get back on track following financial scandals and corruption involving RM150 billion, the present Federal Government is the only Federal Government to spell out clearly what it wants to do for both Sabah and Sarawak.

Let us celebrate Malaysia by renewing our commitment not just to national unity and integration but a firm pledge that our shared destiny as a nation must also see Shared Prosperity for both states in a determined future.