KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) has set its terms in response to Umno‘s proposal to form a grand collaboration of Malay and Islamic parties.
Its deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa said any form of Malay-Islamic political unity must not cross the party’s “red lines” firmly anchored in justice, integrity and inclusivity.
Listing these “red lines”, Mujahid said integrity and governance were non-negotiable.
“Amanah will not support any collaboration that serves as a political shield for individuals who have compromised the nation’s trust,” he said in a statement today.
Mujahid cautioned against framing Malay-Muslim unity in a way that undermines Malaysia’s multi-ethnic fabric by promoting hatred of other races and religions while perpetuating the illusion that Malays and Islam are under threat.
Mujahid said Amanah remains committed to the current administration until the end of its mandate and welcomed the assurance from Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi that the proposal would not be used as a “Trojan horse” to destabilise the unity government.
He said true Malay unity should embody the principle of Rahmatan lil ‘Alamin (mercy for all) and must align with the Malaysia madani and Amanah’s Rahmah frameworks.
Amanah remains open to dialogue, Mujahid said, provided discussions are conducted within these frameworks and focused on substantive outcomes rather than elite consolidation.
Meanwhile, Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra) has rejected Umno‘s proposal, saying the party no longer has the legitimacy to lead such an effort.
Its president Datuk Ibrahim Ali said the idea of Umno as a “Rumah Bangsa” was merely a last-ditch attempt to regain Malay support.
“Umno no longer has the locus standi to represent the majority of Malays,” he said in a statement, warning against any manoeuvres to restore what he called old political hegemony.
“The Malays are not foolish enough to fall into the same hole two or three times,” he said.
On Saturday, Zahid had announced that Umno will form a ‘grand collaboration‘ with Malay and Islamic political parties.
Zahid added that the Umno would begin preliminary efforts to hold meetings with the top leadership of potential participants.
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