Three years into the MADANI government, some Chinese voters have expressed nostalgia for Najib’s era and leadership.
MUDA deputy president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz said she has been hearing similar remarks from members of the Chinese community during her mobile counter sessions. Most recently, she claimed that elderly residents shared the same sentiments when she visited a market.
“The aunties and uncles told me they miss Najib’s time.”
Amira said this should be seen as a warning sign that concerns not only the Democratic Action Party (DAP), but the country as a whole
In a recent episode of The Tiger Show Podcast, Amira discussed the MADANI government and the upcoming 16th General Election (GE16). She said the sentiment was worrying, as she observed some within the Chinese community looking back fondly on the jailed former prime minister’s time in office.
According to her, the trend reflects growing anger within the Chinese community towards the current government.
“This means many don’t care if we return to Najib’s time. It shows that part of the Chinese community is so angry with the government they believed would bring change to the country.”
During the podcast, Amira, who is the Puteri Wangsa assemblyman (ADUN), said MUDA had high hopes for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim when the party joined forces with Pakatan Harapan in 2022, particularly following their electoral pact. She said MUDA was impressed by the “reformasi” agenda that Anwar had long championed.
However, a year later, after MUDA withdrew from Pakatan Harapan, Amira said she noticed that the reform agenda was gradually being abandoned.
She added that the results of last year’s Sabah state election (PRN) had become a symbol of the Chinese community’s rejection of DAP, as the party failed to win any of the eight seats it contested. In the election, Pakatan Harapan did not retain a single seat.
“I have met many Chinese people in my area who said, ‘DAP should be careful — we can do the same thing in Peninsular Malaysia.’”
Amira also urged DAP leaders to implement changes instead of merely evaluating their role in the MADANI government, warning that reforms must be carried out within the first six months of the year. She added that it was unfair to place the burden solely on the prime minister.
“So every party — whether DAP, Amanah, or PKR — that holds a ministry must carry out reforms.”
You can watch the full podcast here.
