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By Mihar Dias (C) Copyright December 2023
In a surprising twist of events, it appears that Malaysia might be heading towards a groundbreaking era where the political fringes become the new centre.
Lim Kit Siang of DAP, known for their non-Muslim-centric stance, suddenly proposes a non-Muslim PM, while PAS, a party with a penchant for Muslim-centric policies, hints at potential candidates for the country's top job.
But fear not, my friends, as we navigate this uncharted territory with the grace of a bull in a china shop. The unwritten rule so far dictated that only a moderate Malay male could aspire to be PM, leaving women and those who advocate too strongly for any particular group out of the picture. Because, let's face it, who wants a leader who might champion the rights of all Malaysians?
Remember the good old days when the PM had to be a moderate Malay male who delicately balanced between appeasing Malay-Muslim sentiments and whispering sweet nothings to the non-Malays
Well, brace yourselves for a potential shake-up as DAP and PAS entertain the audacious idea of throwing convention out the window.
In a country where moderation has been the glue holding the diverse Federation together, the prospect of PAS and DAP wielding ultimate power raises eyebrows.
After all, what could possibly go wrong when the fringes take centre stage? It's like putting a bull in a china shop and expecting it to perform a ballet.
So, buckle up, Malaysia. As DAP and PAS flirt with the idea of PM material, we might witness a political circus where the centre is a distant memory, and the fringes become the main act.
Who needs moderation when you can have the thrill of the extreme, right?
Malaysia, welcome to the carnival of uncharted political adventures!
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