PM vows will not retract affirmative action policies

The prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak spoke at the winding up of the Umno’s General Assembly where he stood his foot down and said that the party is the only one who can protect Malay rights and that if the special position of the Malays are to be remain, then Umno must continue to be in power. He also pledged that the ruling BN (Barisan Nasional) will not retract the affirmative action policies stipulated in the NEP (National Economic Policy).

He said “The other side is very good at twisting my words. He said if the rights are guaranteed, then there is no need for Umno to remain in power. This is definitely not true, because political power must remain in Umno’s hands for us to translate the principles and the spirit of the constitutional position. The special position of the Malays was part of the social contract agreed before independence in exchange for citizenship for the non-Malays. The position of Malays was enshrined in the Federal Constitution and could not be easily amended without the consent of the Conference of Rulers.

During the MCA assembly, which I officiated, I was surrounded by MCA leaders but what did I say? I said in any country it would be unfair for the majority to have only a small control of the economy. Who started the NEP? As the son I will ensure the spirit and principle of the struggle continues. In fact the supreme council on Bumiputera agenda has been formed. The first meeting was held last month. I am the chairman with deputy prime minister as the deputy and selected ministers as members of the council,”



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Go ahead and say what you like, Mr PM. Let us just wait for the next GE outcome. See if UMNO is still that relevant after that. Rakyat of all races are matured enough to know whats good for them. No point talking cock and let the votes do the talking !

Let this TOIDI enjoy his final days talking rubbish. He has been defeated but he ignores defeat. UMNO is no longer relevant and the Melayu have layu-ed after 64 under UMNO. Spoon feeding and pampering have produced a race of "jelly fishes" who are unable to compete in the open world. Who in the world would accord these jellyfishes any HANDICAP when they step out of this protected aquarium called "Malaysia"?