“Chinese voters miss Najib’s era” – MUDA Deputy President Says it Reflects Community’s Frustration With Govt

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.

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.

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.