Identity Politics and the Malay-Muslim Community? Penat lah

Identity Politics and the Malay-Muslim Community

The Malay-Muslim community is once again under scrutiny, with their identity and loyalty being examined in national conversations and in Parliament.

This recurring conversation, which happens every few years, feels like a case of déjà vu, as if the country has forgotten that this topic has already been discussed.

Recently, Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam brought up identity politics in Parliament, referencing Noor Deros and the Workers' Party (WP) during the GE2025 hustings.

A righteous call to keep race and religion out of political scheming.

The conversation centered around political ethics, campaign conduct, and the fear of civic division, but the effect felt familiar.

Author's summary: Identity politics sparks national conversation.

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RICE RICE — 2025-11-05

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