Immediate Action Needed To Prevent Split Among Malays - Bernama

KOTA BAHARU, May 3 (Bernama) -- Firm action is needed to prevent the possibility of a split between the Malays which may affect their economy, said the president of the Malay Businessmen and Industrialists Association of Malaysia (Perdasama), Datuk Moehamad Izat Emir.

He said immediate action on the matter would not only guarantee the future of the Malays but also strengthen their economy.

"As we know, the economic strength of the Malays depends on the political strength of the community," he told Bernama, when met here Saturday.

He said the government could no longer delay in resolving the crisis which could result in the Malays facing a greater burden following the increasing prices of essential goods in the market.

As such, he suggested that Malay unity be made as the thrust in rebuilding the Malay political and economic strength so that they would not face hardship in their own country.

On the differing political stands of the Malays such as Umno and PAS, he said they should not be made as a stumbling block to rebuilding the political strength of the Malays in this country.

"If the Malays have not made any progress after 50 years of independence, then the differing political stands should be removed and cooperation be made the main thrust," he said.

[More at http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news.php?id=330557]