Recently, Deputy Minister of National Unity Wan Ahmad Fayhsal found himself in the spotlight after he had posted a TikTok videos where he explained why Malay rights need to be protected.
The caption of the video reads, “Making efforts which protect the Malay race today has become quite challenging but that is not an obstacle for me to continue to speak out for the Malays!”
In the video titled, “Malay rights need to be protected”, Ahmad Fayhsal who is also Bersatu’s Youth Chief went on to speak up on why he thinks Malay rights need to be protected.
In a part 2 TikTok on the same issue, Ahmad Fayhsal went on to slam Pakatan Harapan and Syed Saddiq for being so ‘afraid of Malay supremacy’.
“Why are you so afraid of Malay supremacy? Is it true that your politics is free from racial lines,” he asked.
Malaysians criticised him for his comments
His videos have been circulated on social media platforms such as Twitter where Malaysians criticised him for speaking on the issue and appearing to be racist when he’s the Deputy Minister of National Unity.
“You’re the Deputy Minister of Unity. Can you act like one,” commented one user.
“A Minister of Unity who is focused on upholding the rights of Malays. What about unity among races?”
Ethnic minority netizens highlighted that his comments are why they feel even more alienated. “It’s been almost 4 generations of us here yet we’re still divided because of individuals like you,” said a netizen.
Ahmad Fayhsal was also slammed by fellow politicians such as Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto who said that he is “a regressing mind by a youth leader for tomorrow.”
Presenting Deputy Minister for Unity in the Malaysian Government.
A dark day indeed.
A regressing mind by a youth leader for tomorrow. https://t.co/Gnfeimmx7p
— Kasthuri Patto (@PattoKasthuri) April 7, 2022
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