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Unmasking Malaysia’s National Day charades By Kua Kia Soong
Monday, August 21, 2023

Malaysiakini : These themes are in fact amateurishly crafted doublespeak that manipulates the emotions of the populace while conveniently diverting attention from the real issues plaguing the nation.

Under the guise of promoting “Madani” or “Harapan” in the National Day theme, the government attempts to project an image of inclusivity and progressiveness.

However, this is nothing but a smokescreen to deflect from the increasing erosion of civil liberties and human rights.

The government selectively embraces unity rhetoric while suppressing any form of diversity that challenges its grip on power. 

Dissent is labelled as a threat to unity, thereby stifling legitimate criticisms and entrenching the government's authority.

Does ‘unity’ include LGBT community?

The so-called “unity government' banning the Swatch rainbow watch is a glaring example of their hypocritical stance on unity.

While professing to promote unity, they are only fostering a culture of intolerance and discrimination. This ban not only violates individuals' right to personal expression but also underscores the government's inherent prejudice against the LGBT community.

It's clear that the government's version of unity is nothing, but uniformity enforced through fear and coercion. And if this is not the “Green Wave” we were warned against during the last state elections, what is?

Does national ethos allow talk of Marxian economics?

The recent raid on Toko Buku Rakyat bookstore and the confiscation of books on Karl Marx further expose the government's insidious motives.

Under the pretext of preserving harmony, they are systematically dismantling intellectual discourse and diversity of thought.

The ban on books that offer alternative perspectives reveals the government's insecurities and its fear of ideas that challenge its narrative.

This undermines the very foundation of a democratic society and promotes a culture of intellectual stagnation. Or will the prime minister, like his former doyen Dr Mahathir Mohamad, claim that this action was not his but that of his home minister?

The supposed “Green Wave'” threat highlighted by the government is another cynical ploy to manipulate public sentiment.

While fundamentalist concerns are undoubtedly important, it's a tactic used to divert attention from more pressing issues like corruption, lack of transparency and economic inequality.

By focusing on this “Green Wave” threat, the government avoids accountability for its own failures such as banning the Swatch rainbow watch and avoids addressing the root causes of Malaysia's challenges.

In conclusion, the government's use of politically nuanced National Day themes is a calculated strategy to maintain power while eroding democratic values.

The themes of “Madani”, “Harapan”, and “Unity” are a façade that conceals their true authoritarian nature. The bans on the Swatch LGBT watch and confiscation of books on Marx demonstrate the government's hypocrisy and its stifling of diversity and dissent.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim

This episode serves as a reminder that the National Day celebrations, while ostensibly intended to foster unity, can also be arenas for the expression of political agendas that may not always align with the greater good.

As the years go by and Malaysia continues to evolve, it's essential to remember the double standards and deviations that have marked the nation's history.

Only through an informed and discerning citizenry can Malaysia truly progress towards the ideals of unity and progress that its national themes profess to uphold.

posted by Major D Swami (Retired) @ 11:58 AM  
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